UAE conducts 43,551 COVID-19 tests, reports 449 new cases
The total number of recovered cases of coronavirus has reached 37,076 with 665 cases recovered on Monday after receiving treatment
UAE Government spokesperson Dr Amna Al Shamsi announced new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Dr Amna Al Shamsi said, “As UAE Government continues to increase COVID-19 tests, additional 43,551 tests were performed today, revealing 449 new cases and bringing the total number of cases to 48,246. The new cases identified are undergoing treatment.”
Dr Al Shamsi also said, “We regret to announce that one person who tested positive for COVID-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 314. Our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.”
The total number of recovered cases of coronavirus has reached 37,076 with 665 cases recovered on Monday after receiving treatment.
Since the beginning of June, UAE has had a daily recovery average of 660 cases. With 77% of cases recovered, the currently infected cases who are still undergoing treatment are 10,856 as of Monday. The UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the reopening of mosques in the UAE on Wednesday, July 1.
NCEMA spokesperson Dr Saif Al Dhaheri said, “Mosques and places of worship will be reopened across the country starting July 1, with a capacity reduced to 30 per cent. UAE health authorities already conducted COVID-19 tests for Imams and workers serving at mosques.”
Al Dhaheri said, “As a continuation of the precautionary measures, mosques will not be open for Friday prayers. Also, certain mosques located in industrial areas, labour residential areas, shopping malls and public parks will remain closed until further notice.” Al Dhaheri said, “We urge the public to cooperate by following precautionary measures including social distancing. “Children under 12 years old, the elderly as well as individuals with chronic diseases should avoid going to mosques.”
“Based on ongoing assessment of the health situation, mosques and places of worship where any cases are detected will be immediately closed and necessary measures taken, Dr Saif Al Dhaheri said.
Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, “Instructions and controls related to the gradual opening of mosques and places of worship will be circulated and published by the relevant authorities.” The UAE Government said we must all be aware that we are dealing with a disease that has a great ability to spread. Failure to adhere to preventive measures, especially in public places, may lead to negative repercussions for all.
The authorities said, “Negligence and recklessness of individuals will jeopardise the efforts of the first line of defence and the efforts of institutions who have worked tirelessly to protect the health and safety of the nation.”
The authorities also said, “Our collective efforts and commitment to follow guidelines will largely define the next steps of the recovery process.”
On the other hand, the Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, SKSH, in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the initiatives of the UAE President, announced that it has no patients with confirmed coronavirus cases.
Dr. Chang Suk Suh, CEO of the hospital, stated that was the result of the significant national efforts carried out since the start of the crisis, as well as the constant monitoring by the UAE’S leadership and its strategy to support the national testing programme and promote preventive measures, leading to the early detection of cases, adoption of treatment protocols and increased recoveries.
Dr Chang also praised the role of relevant national authorities, volunteers and medical teams in addressing the crisis, noting that since the World Health Organisation, WHO, declared the virus a global pandemic, the hospital has adopted the required preventive measures to protect patients, visitors, medical staff and workers.
The hospital now has no coronavirus cases and is ready to welcome patients, he added.
The death toll from COVID-19 surpassed half a million people on Sunday, according to a tally, a grim milestone for the global pandemic that seems to be resurgent in some countries even as other regions are still grappling with the first wave.
Tracing contacts of people with coronavirus infections is the most important step in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and countries that are failing to do so have no excuse, the World Health Organization chief said on Monday, a day after the death toll from the health crisis crossed half a million people.