The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has announced that a new COVID-19 drug has been made available for patients with weaker immune systems. According to a tweet posted by the department on Wednesday, ‘Evusheld’ will also help people who are not able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to medical reasons. The development has come as part of the DoH's ongoing efforts to contain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the community members against the virus.

The drug has been specially designed to treat people with weaker immune systems or those who are medically unfit to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the department said in its tweet.

The department continues to work towards bolstering the emirate's disease prevention system and implementing effective solutions to safeguard the community against COVID-19 as per the highest international safety standards.

Meanwhile, as COVID-19 restrictions are easing across the UAE, Abu Dhabi authorities have urged the community to continue their compliance with safety measures to enhance safety and immunity against infection.

 SOURCE : Gulf News

LINK: https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/covid-19-abu-dhabi-to-offer-evusheld-drug-as-coronavirus-prevention-1.1646250285525