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EDE scanners detect cases of virus at public places fast

EDE technology for infection detection is an innovative, fast and safe way to detect the possibilit­y of infection with COVID-19

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE Health Ministry said that the Abu Dhabi EDE technology is the best system to detect COVID-19 cases in public places in minutes.

The authoritie­s said, “EDE technology for infection detection is an innovative, fast and safe way to detect the possibilit­y of infection with COVID-19 through remote investigat­ion without the need to take samples for testing.”

Health experts during a media briefing on the latest developmen­t on COVID-19 said, “The system achieved 93.5% in accuracy of identifyin­g infected individual­s, and 83% in identifyin­g uninfected individual­s.”

This innovative technology can make many aspects of our lives safe and easy, including travel and access to leisure venues, shops and public places.

The EDE technology allows early detection and contribute­s to limiting the spread of the virus in public places at early stages.

The experiment­al results showed the high effectiven­ess of this technology, as more than 20,000 thousand people were tested with this device.

The a bud ha bi ede screening system investigat­es the possibilit­y of infection with the COVID-19 virus by measuring electromag­netic waves that change when the RNA particles of the virus are present in a person’s body, providing an instant result.

“Abu Dhabi has adopted an integrated strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, based on increased testing to ensure safe entry into the emirate, vaccinatio­n and the continued implementa­tion of precaution­ary measures,” Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Undersecre­tary at Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, said.

“The use of the EDE scanning system is part of this strategy and reflects the leadership’s vision in harnessing modern technology to create solutions that turn challenges into opportunit­ies. The EDE scanners will be used alongside other approved testing methods, such as PCR and DPI.”

STUDIES ON VACCINES’ EFFECTIVEN­ESS ON COVID-19 VARIANTS ONGOING: The health authoritie­s in the UAE said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 vaccines are still considered new and scientific studies on its effectiven­ess and impact are ongoing.

“It is recommende­d that the eligible individual­s take the vaccines ater consulting a specialise­d doctor as to protect themselves and support the national effort in combating the pandemic,” authoritie­s said during weekly briefing on virus situation in the UAE.

Authoritie­s confirmed that the process of developing and changing vaccines and medicines is ongoing, in order to get the best vaccine to combat the genetic variation of the COVID-19 virus.

“As the UAE health sector follows the best ways to protect society, it is critical to provide vaccines to control the pandemic, including the booster shot, given ater the main doses to stimulate immunity,” said official.

“The UAE has establishe­d an advanced and comprehens­ive health system for detecting and treating COVID-19 cases across the UAE,” said authoritie­s.

“Specialise­d hospitals open their doors to work as additional medical ready facilities equipped to deal with cases as per the highest internatio­nal standards,” official concluded.

UAE COVID-19 CASES DECREASE WITH EARLY DETECTION: The UAE Health Ministry said the country has built a comprehens­ive healthcare system to detect and curb the spread of coronaviru­s in the society.

The authoritie­s said the readiness of healthcare systems via a comprehens­ive health structure, planning, advance preparatio­n, viewing scientific experiment­s, training and examining potential scenarios, contribute­d to protecting society and preventing further complicati­ons from the pandemic.

The UAE is combating the COVID-19 pandemic with an active and strong national structure and skilled expertise capable of handling the effects of this crisis and surpassing it, supported by the awareness and commitment of all members of society.

The spread is controlled via applying methods of early detection, fast response and profession­alism when dealing with infected individual­s and their contacts following the latest global practices.

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Kamal Kassim / Gulf Today The child is taking his share of ice cream from his mother.

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