Coronavirus case discovered in Abu Dhabi

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Coronavirus case discovered in Abu Dhabi
Particles of the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus that emerged in 2012.

Preventive measures like washing hands with soap and water, sneezing with a tissue is advised.

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Published: Wed 12 Apr 2017, 7:43 AM

Last updated: Wed 12 Apr 2017, 4:58 PM

The Health Authority Abu Dhabi, HAAD, has announced a positive case of the Mers Coronavirus, MERS-CoV. The case is receiving the medical care required.
HAAD confirmed that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, and other relevant governmental entities, and has taken all necessary measures as per standards and recommendations from the World Health Organisation, WHO.
To help prevent respiratory illnesses, MOHAP has advised the public to wash hands often with soap and water, use hand sanitiser if the former is not readily accessible, cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and throw the tissue into a rubbish receptacle.
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