Coronavirus outbreak: UAE's humanitarian city for China evacuees was set up in 2 days

Abu Dhabi - The city highlights the country's humanitarian aid and medical care capabilities during times of crises.

The Emirates Humanitarian City, where 215 evacuees from Covid-19-hit China are housed, was set up in under two days. It was done following directives from the leadership to provide the evacuees with the necessary monitoring and preventative medical care following their evacuation from the epicentre of the outbreak - Hubei province.

The city highlights the country's humanitarian aid and medical care capabilities during times of crises.
It has been set up as per the highest of standards to facilitate quality care for individuals admitted, ensuring their privacy and dignity are maintained throughout their stay. Entertainment facilities - both indoor and outdoor - are provided for evacuees. Medicines, food and produce, and other essential are also be provided.
Public and private sector entities in the country joined forces to ensure that this ambitious project was completed within a record period of time, embodying the UAE's steadfast approach to assisting those in need.
Capacity
Dr Saif Jumaa Al Dhaheri, Director of Safety and Prevention at the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, said the humanitarian city complex can accommodate hundreds of families, ensuring their safety, privacy and security.
The city has all necessary equipment and furnishings to ensure that individuals are provided with a comfortable environment, while receiving the best medical care possible, he said.
Mattar Al Nuaimi, Medical Response Team Leader at the Department of Health, said the city embodies the UAE's spirit and inherent approach to providing humanitarian aid and assistance to anyone in need. "What we see today is the continuation of the late Sheikh Zayed's legacy, standing by and supporting individuals during difficult circumstances."
He said all necessary medical equipment and supplies have been provided and installed at the city. "A special preventative health centre was established to receive the individuals who will be placed under a 14-day quarantine - the average incubation period of the Covid-19 virus."
Procedure
Al Nuami explained that individuals are first escorted off the plane upon their arrival in the UAE, with initial medical and laboratory tests being carried out. Individuals will then be transferred to the preventative care centre at the Emirates Humanitarian City for two weeks.
On-site medical teams will conduct all necessary tests and health care procedures to ensure the overall well-being of the individuals, Al Nuami affirmed.