With the recent surge in number of coronavirus infections in the United Arab Emirates, the Arab nation’s health official urged its people to keep following the precautionary measures as the pandemic is far from over.

Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector said that all the members of society need to adhere to the practices and precautions as they shoulder a shared responsibility of combatting the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19 in the country.

Al Hosani told Emirates News Agency, WAM, "There is a pressing need to continue promoting awareness about the healthy practices related to preventing the spread of COVID-19."

She said that it was due to some people’s ignorant and relaxed attitude today’s following preventive measures such as wearing facemasks, social distancing and engaging in social activities such as family gatherings and handshaking, which led to increase in number or infections in UAE.

"It has been noticed that the 20 to 40 age group is the most affected due to the wrong perception that their youth will protect them for being infected," she added.

On Saturday, UAE announced 424 new COVID-19 cases, which took the overall count in the country to 66,617. The government authorities take pride in its dealing with pandemic as the medical staff of the nation has been able to treat and save lives of over 58,000 corona patients, with 112 new recoveries. 

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, the government has been able to control the pandemic spread by conducting extensive tests. So far, it has taken more than 70,000 additional COVID-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few days.

WAM