Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE\u2019s largest healthcare network, has emphasised that adherence to precautionary measures remains crucial \u2013 even for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaccination coupled with precautionary measures including wearing a face mask, regularly sanitising hands, and practicing physical distancing, is the fastest and safest way to triumph over COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Anwar Sallam, Group Chief Medical Officer, SEHA said, “Following precautionary measures such as, wearing a protective face mask, regularly sanitising hands, practicing physical distancing is as important today as it was at the very start of this pandemic. There is still a risk that vaccinated members of the community contract the virus without presenting symptoms and pass it on to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses, within their circle of family or friends. The health and wellbeing of the community is core to our approach at SEHA, and we are very much aligned with our wise leadership\u2019s measures and guidance for safety precautions, that have proven to keep the UAE\u2019s COVID-19 infection and death rate much lower than global rates.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Situation Report on COVID-19, the UAE\u2019s COVID-19 mortality rate is 0.3 per cent, significantly lower than the global average of 3 percent. Over 29 million tests have been performed in the UAE. These accomplishments are testament to how successful the UAE\u2019s response to the pandemic has been and the role of the community in uniting against the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the onset of the pandemic in the UAE in March 2020, the UAE government has introduced various initiatives to curb the spread of COVID-19. SEHA\u2019s efforts on the frontline include establishing over 20 drive-through screening facilities, launching a WhatsApp Chatbot, building three field hospitals in record times, contributing to the development of the Al Hosn App for contact tracing, leading community awareness campaigns for safety measures, and playing a prominent role in the National Sterilisation Campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Without the community\u2019s role in all our efforts, we could not have achieved these remarkable results. To continue progressing, we call on the community to follow all precautionary measures, so we do not delay our ultimate goal \u2013 defeating the pandemic.” added Dr. Sallam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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