Abu Dhabi: Three of the 12 individuals who are under isolation in hospital for Mers-Coronavirus infection have now tested negative for the virus and will be leaving the hospital soon, the Health Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD) announced on Sunday.
HAAD said that these three individuals tested positive through routine examinations conducted on those who have direct access to patients diagnosed with the virus. They were kept in isolation at hospitals as a precautionary measure.
They were able to overcome the infection within 10 days without any treatment.
HAAD said it expects that the other individuals who tested positive for Mers-Coronavirus will soon test negative and will be able to go home. They are being tested daily at the hospital.
The Ministry of Health and HAAD reiterated that they are dealing with the current situation with the utmost level of transparency to increase the public’s awareness about the situation.
HAAD also confirmed that it has taken all necessary precautionary measures in coordination with the Ministry of Health and health authorities in the country, in accordance with recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Health authorities are working around the clock to monitor and control the general health status, it added.
Public health guidelines
HAAD has reassured the public about advising all citizens and residents to comply with public health guidelines to reduce the spread of influenza and respiratory infections through washing hands with soap and water or other sanitisers especially after coughing, sneezing, using the toilet, and before and after cooking and preparing food.
The use of tissue paper is also advised in covering the nose and mouth while sneezing and coughing and to refrain from sneezing or coughing on hands.
Refrain from touching eyes, mouth, and nose as hands can carry the virus after touching contaminated surfaces.
The authority also advised everyone to go to a doctor when needed and to follow up all information regarding this virus which is released by the Ministry of Health and other health authorities.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Health indicated that the WHO confirmed that the virus is not a concern for public health at the moment and it does not require any action to ban travel to any country in the world and does not require early tests in check points nor imposing any restrictions on trade.
