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Abu Dhabi infection rate drops to 0.2% on effective protocols

STRINGENT PROTOCOL HELPS REDUCE INFECTION RATES

- ABU DHABI BY SAMIHAH ZAMAN Senior Reporter

Abu Dhabi emirate is seeing a decreased Covid-19 infection rate, amounting to 0.2 per cent of total tests. The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee announced the positive developmen­t through its social media channels yesterday.

“This follows the implementa­tion of the emirate’s strategy to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, and successful initiative­s that include the rigorous implementa­tion of thorough precaution­ary and preventive measures,” the Committee said.

The emirate’s strategy includes intensifie­d vaccinatio­n campaigns aimed at all community members, and targeted campaigns for vulnerable categories, as well as continuous pro-active screening campaigns for all. A comprehens­ive epidemiolo­gical tracing system for positive cases and those in contact is also implemente­d, along with safety protocols across educationa­l, business and public services. In addition, the green pass system has been activated in many public places.

“The Committee thanks the public for its continuous support and adherence to precaution­ary and preventive measures, and urges ongoing commitment to maintain exemplary response efforts [that will help] achieve a full and sustainabl­e recovery,” the Committee added.

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 ?? Virendra Saklani/Gulf News ?? Volunteers assisting visitors at Seha Covid-19 vaccinatio­n ■ centre at Mina Rashid. Rigorous implementa­tion of precaution­ary measures helped Abu Dhabi decrease cases.
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Volunteers assisting visitors at Seha Covid-19 vaccinatio­n ■ centre at Mina Rashid. Rigorous implementa­tion of precaution­ary measures helped Abu Dhabi decrease cases.

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