483 new cases in UAE, 103 recoveries

UAE announces 483 new cases, 103 recoveries.

The UAE has taken over 100 initiatives on 45 days to combat the Covid-19 coronavirus in the country, both at federal and emirate level. After the success of the initial round of the nationwide sterilisation campaign, Dubai announced on Friday an extension of the campaign for another week.

To detect cases early & curb spread of the coronavirus, the UAE has opened 14 drive-through testing facilities that can screen hundreds of people daily without them having any direct contact with healthcare workers.

Meanwhile, UAE has also started clinical trials of plasma-therapy for treatment of Covid-19 patients. Their effectiveness is being researched, and the UAE is keen to further look into studies & treatments around the world.

In a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus, several precautionary measures were put in place in the UAE, including the #StayHome initiative a nationwide sanitisation drive, guidelines for proper hygiene in homes & workplaces, among others.

Among the latest steps taken by the UAE government is that all entry permits, residency visas and Emirates IDs will remain valid until the end of 2020.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman have also announced restriction on movement of workers to and from other emirates.