Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, the official spokesman of the UAE government news briefing on the developments of COVID-19 in the UAE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a review of some statistics and figures on the health status within the last 7 days (from September 30 to October 6):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 More than 700,000 tests were conducted nationwide, with an increase of 8% over the same period last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 23% increase in the recovery rate compared to the previous week, with a total number of 8,018 recoveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 We have reached more than 10 million tests since the pandemic outbreak, which makes the UAE the first country in the world where the number of tests conducted exceeds its population, for countries with a population of more than one million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 73% increase in the death rate compared to the previous week, with a total of 19 deaths. Yet, the death rate from the total number of infections in the month of September remains among the lowest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 16% increase in the rate of confirmed cases, with a total number of 7,704 new cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 We would like to clarify that taking the “COVID-19” vaccine does not necessarily mean not being infected with the virus, especially in the trial period during which we study all the circumstances and factors surrounding the volunteers and the doses they receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Unlike what has been circulated, volunteers who have already taken doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are required to follow the precautionary measures for their safety and the safety of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 There is a possibility of “COVID-19” and seasonal influenza infection at the same time, especially during the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 We would like to affirm that the influenza vaccine does not protect against “COVID-19”, but protects against the possibility of influenza infection in order to avoid unnecessary medical visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Certain groups that may suffer influenza complications are advised to take the vaccine, including health sector workers, children under the age of 5, smokers, pregnant women, the elderly, and those suffering from chronic diseases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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