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As of March 29, 2020, 2:04 GMT, COVID-19 cases have risen up to 663,740 with 30,879 deaths and 142,183 recoveries. Recording thousands of new cases daily and no one is an exemption. This really has placed an alarm on every country worldwide.
Through different measures, the world is trying to prevent this pandemic. Demand for medical workers is constantly increasing as well as other front liners against it. Despite these practices and everyone’s effort, the spread of the virus hasn’t quelled. United Arab Emirates has 468 cases already with two deaths in the record. Despite this, UAE is one of the leading countries with responsive calls for COVID-19.
The UAE’s health response to the new cases
Having one of the highest per-capita testing rates in the world, they are putting assurance. Extensive implementation of preventive measures to the public is a top priority. Following the advice of the World Health Organization, the safety of everyone is of importance. Even temporarily suspending visa issuances effective 01:00 am (UAE local time) on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Amidst this crisis, Abu Dhabi is showing its capability against the virus having 944 medical centers, 60 hospitals, 700 clinics, 50% increase in beds in total and a number of 802 pharmacies in the Emirate.
The preparedness is evident on the facilities they can readily use anytime, especially for these cases. Medical supplies are also provided and distributed to places who especially needs them. Ensuring healthcare is not just for the people but also for the doctors, nurses and other front liners.
The government provides its medical workers with PPEs such as surgical masks, gloves, and others. It will be for those people that are willing to sacrifice for the public’s welfare. Using Wareed system on some health facilities, it can help health experts to detect the potential occurrence of coronavirus. Authorities have also conducted localized quarantines. Suggesting that government agencies do online interaction than one-on-one contacts.
Lots of preventions are being done just to contain the spread of the virus. From the facilities, innovations, to the practices, everyone is guaranteed the protection. Just be aware and obey the guidelines from WHO and the government to make a COVID-19-free world.
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