The Ministry of\nHealth and Prevention affirmed that it is closely following up on the latest\nupdates with regard to the Novel coronavirus emerging in China and that no\ncases were reported in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ministry\naccordingly reassures the public that the outbreak does not pose any risk to\nthe UAE\u2019s public health in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A top senior\nofficial from the ministry noted that the ministry, in cooperation with its\npartners, follows a very effective epidemiological monitoring mechanism, in\naccordance with the highest international practices, to ensure sustainable\nefficiency and protect society against any health pandemics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official\nadded that the UAE is among the world\u2019s best countries in epidemiological\nsurveillance and appropriate response to health emergencies as per the World\nHealth Organization standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HE Dr. Hussein\nAbdel-Rahman Al-Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary of Health Centres and Clinics\nSector, emphasized that the Ministry of Health, has taken all precautionary\nmeasures in cooperation with its strategic partners, and is ready to deal with\nany travel related coronavirus cases to be detected in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Rand noted\nthat the ministry has made sure that all ports are on standby to handle\ncoronavirus cases, highlighting the necessity of taking standard procedures\nwhen detecting any case, including informing health authorities, following\nnecessary procedures and transporting patients to specific hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of\nHealth advises the public to follow preventive health measures and review\neducational flyers available on its website and official channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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