UAE real-time news

UAE to cover coronavirus treatment cost of workers (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 28/04/2020 12:06:55

Initiatives to fully support people infected with the virus and their families.

Coronavirus bulletin from UAE: Decline in new cases; 6 new Covid symptoms; Over 52,000 fines in Dubai; Get all staff tested or face fines (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 28/04/2020 09:18:04

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

Combating coronavirus: UAE records decline in new cases (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 28/04/2020 01:01:00

The total number of cases in the country stands at 10,839, with 2,090 recoveries.

Coronavirus: Indian groups in UAE 'concerned' about lack of repatriation plans (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 23:00:00

Indians in distress include expatriates who lost their jobs due to the economic situation caused by Covid-19.

UAE combats coronavirus: Life returns to normal in Dubai's Naif district (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 22:00:00

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announced the easing of restrictions on movement in Naif and Al Ras areas.

Coronavirus: UAE announces 490 new cases, 6 deaths (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 21:59:57

This has bought the total number of cases to 10,839.

Saudi-led coalition rejects south Yemen self-rule declaration (source — www.thesundaily.my) 27/04/2020 17:30:00

RIYADH: The Saudi-led military coalition in war-torn Yemen on Monday rejected a declaration of self-rule by separatists in the country’s south and demanded “an end to any escalatory actions”.The break...

UAE combats coronavirus: Dubai Municipality hires extra workers for Ramadan cleaning plan (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 16:00:00

As many as 1,300 workers of the Dubai Municipality are on the frontlines of Covid-19 combating programme.

Emirati loses parents to coronavirus, makes video appeal to people in UAE (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 13:38:25

He urged everyone to follow health guidelines and stay at home.

3-year-old becomes youngest to beat Covid-19 in UAE (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 27/04/2020 12:52:10

The whole family was admitted to the hospital.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death