UAE’s Proximity to Saudi Arabia
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My thanks to Crof for the head’s up on the announcement of two new coronavirus cases being reported by the the Abu Dhabi Health Authority. Here is the barebones statement that has been posted on the HADD website.
Health Ministry announces two new cases of Coronavirus
ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2014 - The Ministry of Health, MoH, has announced two new cases of Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi, which are stable and receiving necessary medical care.
The Ministry in a statement confirmed that it is coordinating with the competent departments and other medical authorities in the country, and has taken all necessary measures as per international standards and recommendations from the World Health Organisation, WHO.
To help prevent respiratory illnesses the MoH has advised the public to wash hands often with soap and water, If not available, use hand sanitiser, cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and then throw the tissue in the trash. "Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people with fever or flu-like illnesses," it says.
The Ministry also advised Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to take necessary vaccines two weeks prior to their journey to Hajj and Umrah. "Elderly, those with chronic illnesses and immune deficiencies, pregnant women and children below 12, are advised to postpone Hajj and Umrah this year," the MoH said.
The Ministry stated that the WHO confirmed the virus is not a public health concern at the moment, and that the current situation does not require a travel ban to any country in the world, screenings at different ports, or any restrictions on trade.
The MoH confirmed that it is monitoring the situation closely to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
