UAE 2019-nCov coronavirus - 77,842 cases; 398 deaths

[Shiloh]

Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/six-....1582821151401


Six new cases of coronavirus reported in UAE
Infected persons are of different nationalities, including four Iranians and one Bahraini
Published: February 27, 2020 20:27 Gulf News Web Report and With inputs from WAM

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced six new cases of New coronavirus (covid-19) have been detected through the early reporting system. The infected persons are of different nationalities, including four Iranians, one Bahraini and one Chinese.

This brings the total number of peoples diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UAE to 19 cases. The newly infected persons came from Iran before the suspension of flights from Iran...

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Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/six-....1582821151401


Six new cases of coronavirus reported in UAE
Infected persons are of different nationalities, including four Iranians and one Bahraini
Published: February 27, 2020 20:27 Gulf News Web Report and With inputs from WAM

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced six new cases of New coronavirus (covid-19) have been detected through the early reporting system. The infected persons are of different nationalities, including four Iranians, one Bahraini and one Chinese.

This brings the total number of peoples diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UAE to 19 cases. The newly infected persons came from Iran before the suspension of flights from Iran...

Gov media:


Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 8:07 PM The Ministry of Health announces two healing cases and the latest developments in the state of health

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Abu Dhabi, February 27 / WAM / The Ministry of Health and Community Protection announced today the recovery of two new cases of newly infected Coronavirus / COVID-19 / who were receiving medical care in state hospitals of Chinese nationality, one of whom is 36 years old, to be the second individual who has been Recovering from the first Chinese family that was diagnosed in the country and the other also from Chinese nationality, at the age of 37 years, bringing the total recovered cases to 5 cases.

The ministry also announced the registration of 6 new HIV infections that were monitored through the continuous early reporting system belonging to people of different nationalities, including 4 Iranians, Chinese and Bahraini injured, all of whom came from the Islamic Republic of Iran before the decision to stop the flights, which was announced recently; thus the number of diagnosed cases is 19 cases .

In addition, 28 contacts with previous confirmed cases were counted within the active investigation program, and all preventive measures were taken for medical isolation to prevent the transmission of infection and to start specialized examination procedures to ensure that they are free of the disease and to ensure community safety.

The Ministry indicated that it takes all necessary measures, including investigating, examining and following up with those in the context of its precautionary measures in cooperation with health authorities in the country and strengthening the disease surveillance mechanism from any pandemic health efficiently and sustainably to enhance confidence in preventive measures in coordination with all concerned authorities in various sectors in order to harness all national capabilities and capabilities.

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection calls on the public to follow preventive health measures and measures and to view the educational flyers available on its website and the official websites of the health authorities in the country.

She recommended community members to adopt healthy behavior that helps protect individuals from infection with infectious diseases such as caring for hand hygiene and washing them well with water and soap, and covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of germs and viruses, stressing that in cooperation with partners, it follows an epidemiological monitoring mechanism according to the highest international practices to ensure sustainable efficiency In epidemiological surveillance and appropriate response to health emergencies according to WHO standards.

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[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dub...or-coronavirus


Covid-19: UAE Tour cancelled after two riders test for coronavirus
Wam
Filed on February 28, 2020 | Last updated on February 28, 2020 at 06.21 am

The UAE Tour was abandoned Thursday after two Italian cyclists tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said, with teams and riders reported to be under lockdown in their hotels.

"The decision has been taken to ensure protection of all the Race's participants," said the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, adding that "safety comes at the top of all priorities."...

[Gert van der Hoek]

The UAE tour ends early because two participants test positive for the corona virus. Now all professionals should be tested.

The UAE tour of cycling professionals was canceled two stages before the end due to the coronavirus epidemic. The organizers announced this.

According to the organizer, two Italian drivers tested positive for the virus. All professionals should now be tested for the virus.

"The decision was made to ensure the protection of all participants," said the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Security is a top priority.

"It is a shame that the UAE tour was canceled, but health has to come first," tweeted British cycling star Chris Froome, who made his racing comeback in the Emirates after a long injury break: "We

wait for the tests and stay until then in the hotel. "

[Shiloh]

Media report of two hotels where the cyclists are staying under lockdown: https://www.express.co.uk/travel/art...wn-latest-news

[Shiloh]

Source: https://menafn.com/1099774857/UAE-Do...th-Coronavirus

UAE- DoH-AD to quarantine contacts of two Italian cyclists infected with Coronavirus
Date
2/28/2020 2:13:15 PM

MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 28th February 2020 (WAM) - In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, DoH-AD, has taken all necessary measures to ensure the good health and safety of guests at two hotels, presumed to be contacts of two Italian nationals who tested positive for novel Coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

The DoH-AD applied precautionary quarantine in two hotels in Yas Island, while other contacts were confined to home quarantine to undergo medical investigations and periodic testing for 14 days.

The two Italian patients are currently receiving necessary medical care and they are under continuous observation...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...ncreases-to-21


Coronavirus Live: UAE nurseries to be closed from tomorrow
Web Report
Filed on February 29, 2020 | Last updated on February 29, 2020 at 02.51 pm


Top officials from two UAE ministries are announcing details about Covid-19 cases in the country at a press conference.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that the number of coronavirus cases in the UAE is 21, with 5 patients having fully recovered...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.thenational.ae/uae/healt...id-19-1.987661


The National
March 3, 2020
Coronavirus: UAE announces six more cases of Covid-19

Six more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UAE, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said on Tuesday.

The patients include two Russians, two Italians, a German and a Colombian citizen, who are "in a stable condition and receiving all the necessary health care required".

The six people had come into contact with two Italian participants of the UAE Tour who tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend, the Ministry said.

The final stages of UAE Tour were subsequently cancelled and two hotels on Yas Island, where cyclists and team members had stayed, were put under quarantine...

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...e-for-covid-19


Coronavirus in UAE: Indian student in Dubai tests positive for Covid-19
Staff Reporter /Dubai
Filed on March 4, 2020 | Last updated on March 4, 2020 at 10.05 pm
Both the student and family members have been quarantined in hospital.

A 16-year student of an Indian school in Dubai has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The infection was contracted from the student's parent who had travelled overseas. The parent developed symptoms five days after returning to Dubai. Both the student and family members have been quarantined in hospital and are stable and recovering well. All other family members have also been quarantined...

[Shiloh]

WHO EMRO March 6th - 29 Cases: https://twitter.com/WHOEMRO/status/1235973434095669254

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Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/...578902188.html


...The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Friday said in a statement that 13 out of 15 new cases in the UAE recently arrived from abroad.

They were diagnosed through early monitoring and reporting systems implemented in the country and are three Emiratis, two individuals from Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Iran as well as a person each from Thailand, Morocco, China and India, the statement said.

"The UAE announces recovery of two cases of COVID-19 and reported a 15 cases of different nationalities have tested positive for the virus, taking to 45 the total infections in the country," the MoHAP tweeted on Friday...

[Shiloh]

Kuwait confirmed three more cases of coronavirus on Saturday, taking the total infections to 61, according to the health ministry: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...es-count-to-61

[Shiloh]

Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-announc....1583753297673


Dubai: Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 14 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country to 59.

In a statement, the health ministry said the cases involve four Emiratis, three Italians, two Bangladeshis, two Nepalese, a Russian, an Indian and a Syrian national...

[Treyfish]

Coronavirus latest: UAE confirms 15 new cases

The new patients bring the total number of people affected in the emirates to 74..https://www.thenational.ae/world/asi...cases-1.988993

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...es-of-covid-19

Coronavirus: UAE confirms 11 new cases of Covid-19
Wam/Abu Dhabi
Filed on March 12, 2020 | Last updated on March 12, 2020 at 04.03 pm


The total number of positive coronavirus cases in the UAE has now reached 85.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced 11 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the UAE on Thursday.

According to a statement released by the ministry, the individuals were placed under quarantine as suspected cases subsequent to their entry into the UAE. Following required testing and monitoring, the individuals were confirmed positive with Covid-19, it added.

The total number of positive coronavirus cases in the UAE has now reached 85, the MoHAP statement affirmed.

The 11 individuals diagnosed with the new coronavirus include two Italians, two Filipinos, one Montenegrin, one Canadian, one German, one Pakistani, one Emirati, one Russian and one British citizen...