Not everyone with a cold or respiratory illness needs to get tested for COVID-19.
That’s the message from UAE medical experts who say screening is necessary for those who show the symptoms after recently travelling to countries with high rates of the disease.
The checks are also required for people who may have come into contact with an infected individual.
Dr. Abdulla Al Rasasi from the DHA’s Public Health Protection Department has this advice.
UAE air defences respond to incoming missile threats, Sunday
UAE air defences are currently responding to "incoming missile and drone threats", according to alerts from the Ministry of Defence and The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
Debris incident kills one in Al Barsha
Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed promises UAE will 'emerge stronger than before'
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE will "emerge stronger than before", affirming that the safety and security of citizens, residents, and visitors remain a top priority.
Dubai authorities handle minor incident at Dubai Marina
Dubai authorities have announced their response to an incident at a tower in Dubai Marina that occurred due to fallen debris on the building's facade as a result of a successful aerial interception.
UAE air defences are currently responding to "incoming missile and drone threats", according to alerts from the Ministry of Defence and The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE will "emerge stronger than before", affirming that the safety and security of citizens, residents, and visitors remain a top priority.
