Not everyone with a cold or respiratory illness needs to get tested for COVID-19.
That’s the message from UAE medical experts who say screening is necessary for those who show the symptoms after recently travelling to countries with high rates of the disease.
The checks are also required for people who may have come into contact with an infected individual.
Dr. Abdulla Al Rasasi from the DHA’s Public Health Protection Department has this advice.
Dubai Police arrests leader of dangerous international crime gang
Dubai Police have played a leading role in dismantling a major international crime gang by arresting its leader Marko Dordevic, the operation held in collaboration with Europol, the Serbian Ministry of Interior and the Spanish National Police.
UAE dispatches seventh aid aircraft to support Sri Lanka flood victims
The UAE has dispatched its seventh humanitarian aid aircraft to support communities affected by floods and landslides in Ditwah, Sri Lanka.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Ecuador President hold bilateral talks at F1 finale
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, held bilateral talks with Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, on the sidelines of the 17th Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Sheikh Theyab, Bill Gates discuss humanitarian cooperation at F1
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has discussed enhancing humanitarian cooperation with Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, on the sidelines of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday.
UAE community packs over 10 million meals of food aid to Gaza
Over 10 million meals have been packed in record time to be sent to the people of Gaza during a community drive held by The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) at Dubai's Exhibition Centre on Sunday.
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