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#AskDXBdoctor: Dubai health experts answer public concerns

Dubai - DHA experts answer questions about the coronavirus on social media.

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A Covid-19 test can be done at all public and private hospitals according to the DHA.(Photo by Reuters)
The risk of children catching the virus is low, the DHA assures, as they will either have an infection without clinical symptoms or a very mild infection. The risk is higher of them passing it on to more vulnerable family members.(Photo: Reuters)
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The DHA advises people to avoid swimming pools as it is considered a crowded area.(Photo: Reuters)
Although there is not enough medical information to support claims of re-infection after full recovery, the chances of it happening are very slim.(Photo: AFP)
The answer to this question may vary, say experts, according to many different factors. However the virus in general can survive on various surfaces for between a few hours to 2 days. (Photo: Reuters)
Contrary to popular belief, antibiotics are not at all effective against viral infections of any kind, including the coronavirus.(Photo: Reuters)
Both are different viruses- the influenza virus and the coronavirus- although they resemble each other clinically with very little distinction. However, the coronavirus is more pathogenic and can cause more fatalities than the flu.
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Published: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 18 Mar 2020, 11:57 PM

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