Court opened investigation into Sanchez's wife in response to a complaint by anti-corruption pressure group, whose leader is linked to the far right
europe2 hours ago
The UAE will now offer free novel coronavirus tests to citizens and expatriates if their symptoms are aligned with the 'surveillance definition' or the clinical features of the deadly virus that has claimed 133 lives since its outbreak.
Hussein Abdel-Rahman Al Rand, the assistant undersecretary of Health Centers and Clinics Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, told Khaleej Times that the tests are offered at all facilities run by the ministry and the various health regulatory authorities across the country, such as the Dubai Health Authority, Sharjah Health Authority or the Abu Dhabi Department of Health.
"However, the cases have to be aligned with the definition, or the clinical features, of the novel coronavirus. For example, the tests can be undertaken by a patient who has a recent travel history to China," he said.
According to the DHA, the clinical features or definition of the disease are acute respiratory illness, fever with cough, shortness of breath, pneumonia, and someone who has a travel history to China 14 days prior to the symptom's onset.
A four-member Chinese family infected with the new coronavirus are the first confirmed cases in the UAE, MoHAP revealed on Wednesday. Commenting on their condition, Al-Rand said, "They family members are in a stable condition, and there is nothing to worry."
Al Rand also assured all UAE residents that there is no reason to panic. "I would request that all residents resume their daily routines as the conditions are safe in the UAE," he added.
dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com
Court opened investigation into Sanchez's wife in response to a complaint by anti-corruption pressure group, whose leader is linked to the far right
europe2 hours ago
Chang'e-6 to return with soil samples from moon's far side; the mission expected to last 53 days
asia2 hours ago
The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country
asia2 hours ago
Thousands of schools have suspended classes due to the heat, affecting more than 3.6 million students, education ministry data shows
asia2 hours ago
Despite the growing market share of domestic automakers, Teslas remain among the best-selling EVs in the Asian country
auto2 hours ago
The entire plan will see cow-breeding and poultry projects come up near the massive wheat farm and the dairy farm will form the third phase
uae2 hours ago
Modi, 73, remains resoundingly popular after a decade in office, and he is widely expected to win a third term
asia2 hours ago
With over seven years of experience in branding and social media, and three years in motion graphics and editing, Arkan's expertise spans a wide range of creative domains
kt network3 hours ago