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

[tetano]

The United Arab Emirates announced Wednesday its first case of the new coronavirus, in a family from Wuhan, in what is thought to be the first confirmed case in the Middle East.


“The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced a case of the new coronavirus affecting people from one family coming from the city of Wuhan in China,” the state news agency WAM reported, without saying how many were infected.
“The health condition of those affected was stable and under medical monitoring,” it cited the ministry as saying.
Gulf airports, including Dubai which is home to one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs, said last week they would screen all passengers arriving from China amid the outbreak of the deadly virus.
The disease has spread to more than 15 countries since it emerged out of Wuhan late last year, with the death toll soaring to 132 and confirmed infections nearing 6,000.



https://www.france24.com/en/20200129...na-middle-east

 

[sharon sanders]

Official report:


Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 8:43 AM


The UAE announces the registration of the first case of the new Corona virus




ABU DHABI, JAN 29 / WAM / The Ministry of Health and Community Protection announced the diagnosis of a new case of coronavirus for people from one family coming from the city of Wuhan in the People's Republic of China.

In its statement today, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection added that the health of the injured is stable and under medical observation.

The Ministry confirmed that, in coordination with health authorities and the concerned authorities in the country, it has taken the necessary precautions necessary in accordance with the scientific recommendations, conditions and standards approved by the World Health Organization and that the general health situation is not a cause for concern.

The Ministry stressed that the epidemiological investigation centers in the country are working around the clock to early report any cases of the virus .. stressing that the health system in the country works very efficiently and that the ministry is closely following the situation in a way that guarantees the health and safety of everyone.


https://wam.ae/ar/details/1395302819530

 

[sharon sanders]

More from the government...


Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 1:47 PM


UAE: Four Chinese family members infected with the new Corona virus




bu Dhabi, January 29 / WAM / Within the framework of the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection to follow up on the developments of the "new Corona virus", the Ministry provided the following developments regarding the Chinese family infected with the virus, and the ministry stated that the number of infected people is four members of one family, all of them In a stable condition, as they were contained by following the maximum necessary precautions adopted internationally when dealing with infected cases.

The Ministry assures the public about the general health situation, and confirms that the follow-up is continuous around the clock, and advised all citizens and residents to adhere to the general health guidelines, noting that it is coordinating with all relevant health bodies and authorities in the country, which have taken the necessary precautions in accordance with the scientific recommendations, conditions and approved standards From the World Health Organization, and that all health agencies work around the clock to monitor and control the general health status.


https://wam.ae/ar/details/1395302819590

 

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/...ncov-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region.html

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[h=2]WHO confirms first cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region[/h]

Cairo, Egypt, 29 January 2020 – The World Health Organization (WHO) today confirmed the first cases of 2019-nCoV in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in the United Arab Emirates. This follows earlier confirmation by the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates on 29 January. Four members of the same family from Wuhan City in China arrived in the United Arab Emirates beginning/mid-January 2020, and were hospitalized on 25 and 27 January after testing positive for coronavirus. Two of the patients are asymptomatic.
“The Regional Office continues to monitor disease trends and work with Member States to ensure the highest degrees of readiness to detect and respond to potential cases,” affirmed WHO’s Regional Director, Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari. This is vital to controlling transmission, and providing effective treatment to those who become ill. We urge individuals to stay calm and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.”
WHO has been fully engaged with the nCoV outbreak since China reported the first cases in late December. It continues to guide countries on preparedness, surveillance, verification and response, strengthen laboratory capacities, and mobilize essential supplies and medicines. WHO also provides advice to the public on prevention.
Due to the global nature of travel, it is expected that further exported cases of 2019-nCoV may appear in other countries, and the possibility of other cases arriving in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is likely. WHO reminds all countries to apply additional efforts to strengthen capacities for the early detection, investigation and rapid response to public health events. Country obligations for these measures are outlined under the International Health Regulations (2005). So far, WHO recommends no restrictions on travel and trade.
WHO recommends that to protect against the novel virus and reduce general risk of its transmission, individuals should avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections; wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment; and avoid unprotected contact with farm or wild animals. WHO does not recommend any specific additional health measures for travellers or for the conduct of trade.
For further information, please contact:
Inas Hamam, hamami@who.int, Mobile: +201000157385
Mona Yassin, yassinm@who.int, Mobile + 201006019284

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.rappler.com/world/regions/middle-east/250777-uae-fifth-coronavirus-case


UAE announces fifth coronavirus case
In a media advisory, the Emirates News Agency says the patient 'was stable and under medical care'
Jojo Dass
Published 9:57 AM, February 02, 2020
Updated 9:57 AM, February 02, 2020

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced on Saturday, February 1, there was a new case of coronavirus infection in the country, some 4 days after disclosing a family of 4 from China had been confirmed as having the disease.

In a media advisory, the Emirates News Agency said the patient “was stable and under medical care."...

 

[kiwibird]

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/1...i-based-filipina-not-due-to-novel-coronavirus

“The Dubai Government media office denies the validity of statements by the Philippine Minister of Labour regarding the death of a Filipino woman in Dubai due to novel coronavirus. The deceased was suffering from a respiratory infection and laboratory tests showed she did not have the virus,” the report said.

....


(Initially, they said it’s not coronavirus – that was February 1 report. But on February 2, they said it was coronavirus, and I met the daughter a while ago, and they’re going to see her. If it is coronavirus, she will be cremated immediately.)


Read more: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/1...na-not-due-to-novel-coronavirus#ixzz6DDDQlZiZ
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[Commonground]

[h=1]UAE says total of seven cases diagnosed with coronavirus, as two more cases detected[/h] FEBRUARY 8, 2020 / 2:07 AM
DUBAI (Reuters) - Two new cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with the disease to seven, the country’s health ministry said on Twitter on Saturday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...irus-as-two-more-cases-detected-idUSKBN20209A

 

[kiwibird]

https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/2/8/filipino-novel-coronavirus-UAE.html

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 8) — A Filipino in the United Arab Emirates has been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to government-run media in the Gulf state.

The official Emirates News Agency on Saturday reported two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. The other one is a Chinese national. This brings the total number of nCoV cases in the country to seven......

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[sharon sanders]

وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية - MOHAP UAE

@mohapuae
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced today the eighth confirmed case of new #coronavirus in the UAE, which is an Indian national who had interacted with a recently diagnosed person. #mohap_uae

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.thenational.ae/uae/heal...nfirms-eighth-case-is-indian-citizen-1.977359


Coronavirus: UAE confirms eighth case is Indian citizen
Health officials said six patients remain stable and one was in intensive care as of Monday
Rory Reynolds
Feb 10, 2020

The UAE has confirmed a new case of coronavirus bringing the total to eight as of Monday night.

The health ministry said the patient is an Indian citizen who became ill after "interacting with a recently diagnosed person".

Officials also said one of the patients was in intensive care as of Monday, with six in a stable condition and one discharged from hospital on Sunday.

No further details about the latest patient were provided. At least five of the six Chinese citizens had a link to Wuhan, the centre of the outbreak...

 

[Treyfish]

[h=1]UAE reports new coronavirus case in Chinese man, says condition stable[/h] Ismaeel Naar, Al Arabiya EnglishSunday, 16 February 2020

A new case of the coronavirus was diagnosed in a Chinese man in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, state news agency WAM reported citing the country’s health authorities.

UAE’s Ministry of Health said that the man, aged 37, is currently in stable condition and is being monitored through “continuous periodic examination accor...:tiphat:http://english.alarabiya.net/en/New...ase-in-Chinese-man-says-condition-stable.html

 

[sharon sanders]

Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 7:56 PM [h=1]The Ministry of Health announces registration of a new case of the newly borne COVID19 virus[/h]
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ABU DHABI, Feb. 16 (WAM) - The Ministry of Health and Community Protection announced the diagnosis of a new case with a new coronavirus, known as "COVID19", of 37 years old Chinese nationality, and his health condition is stable and was monitored through continuous periodic examination according to the standards of the World Health Organization.

Thus, the total number of cases discovered in the state is 9 cases, of which 3 cases have been cured previously announced, while there are still 6 cases receiving care and follow-up, one under intensive care and under close follow-up by a high-level medical advisory team.

The Ministry assured community members that it takes all necessary measures, including investigating, examining and following up with those in the context of its precautionary procedures, 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 the preventive measures in coordination with all relevant authorities in various sectors with a view to harnessing All national capabilities and capabilities.

And the "Ministry of Health and Community Protection" advised the public to follow preventive health measures and measures and see the educational leaflets, which are available on its website and the official sites of health authorities in the country.

The Ministry 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 soap and water, 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 practices Global to ensure sustainable efficiency in epidemiological surveillance and appropriate response to health emergencies in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization.

- Wam. - ml.

Wam / Asim Al-Khouly


https://wam.ae/ar/details/1395302824354

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/corona...us-in-uae-two-new-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed


Coronavirus in UAE: Two new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
Wam/Abu Dhabi
Filed on February 21, 2020 | Last updated on February 21, 2020 at 06.51 pm


Total number of cases in the country comes up to 11...

...According to the Ministry, both cases - a 34-year-old Filipino and a 39-year-old Bangladeshi recently came in contact with a Chinese individual...

 

[sharon sanders]

Gov media:

Abu Dhabi, February 21 / WAM / The Ministry of Health and Community Protection announced the diagnosis of two new cases of the emerging coronavirus, known as COVID19, and they are in contact with the case that was announced recently by the Chinese citizen .. and confirmed in this regard that it is examining All contacts with the detected cases to ensure that the disease does not pass and spread and to ensure the safety of the community.

And the two new cases belong to two persons, one of them is Filipino nationality, 34 years old, and the other is from Bangladesh, who is 39 years old, and their health condition is stable .. Thus the total number of cases discovered in the state is 11 cases, 3 of which have been cured previously announced.

And the "Ministry of Health and Community Protection" affirmed in this regard that it takes all necessary measures, including investigation and examination of contacts and their follow-up within the framework of its precautionary procedures 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 sides Concerned with various sectors with a view to harnessing all national capabilities and capabilities.

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

And 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 soap and water, 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 in accordance with WHO standards.

- Ml -

https://wam.ae/ar/details/1395302825725

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/iranian-co...n-uae-taking-number-of-cases-to-13-1.69875492

Iranian couple diagnosed with COVID-19 in UAE, taking number of cases to 13
Husband, 70, said to be "unstable" and in ICU as is another Filipino patient,43
Published: February 22, 2020 11:24 Sharmila Dhal, Deputy UAE Editor

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Saturday confirmed that two more people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the UAE, taking the total number of cases in the country to 13.

Saturday's confirmed cases include a 70-year old Iranian visitor and his 64-year-old wife. The husband’s condition is said to be "unstable" and he is being closely monitored at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/six-new-cases-of-coronavirus-reported-in-uae-1.1582821151401


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...

 

[sharon sanders]

Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/six-new-cases-of-coronavirus-reported-in-uae-1.1582821151401


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 [h=1]The Ministry of Health announces two healing cases and the latest developments in the state of health[/h]
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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.

- Reese -

http://wam.ae/ar/details/1395302827330

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/du...after-two-italian-riders-test-for-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]

Abu Dhabi - Professional cyclists infected with coronavirus - UAE tour canceled

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/ar...outbreak-abu-dhabi-hotel-lockdown-latest-news