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Abu Dhabi - Mediclinic facilities have resumed full outpatient and inpatient services for the community.

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Published: Mon 22 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Tue 23 Jun 2020, 2:05 AM

Mediclinic hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are now free of Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DoH) has announced. Mediclinic managed other facilities dedicated to treating Covid-19 patients, including Universal Hospital, which has also discharged its last case.
The group's facilities "continue to provide a safe environment for non-Covid-19 patients and have resumed full outpatient and inpatient activity". Patients with respiratory symptoms will be directed to other facilities.
Dr Jamal Alkaabi, acting undersecretary of DoH, said: "It is without a doubt that the national efforts and the teamwork between the public and private sectors are what enabled us to face this pandemic and maintain the health and safety of all members of the community.

"Today we witness a spurt in Covid-19 recovery rate, and many hospitals releasing patients and continuing to provide healthcare services."
Strict safety measures have been implemented in all of the hospitals' facilities. Infection control measures include testing for Covid-19 prior to admission, marked physical distancing in all areas, sanitisation of chairs between patients and temperature checks, among others.
David Hadley, chief executive officer at Mediclinic Middle East, said: "I would like to congratulate the government for setting an example to the world by managing the crisis so boldly, brilliantly and successfully. I also thank all healthcare staff for their bravery and dedication during these challenging times. I congratulate and salute them all as we move beyond the pandemic."

reporters@khaleejtimes.com


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