Coronavirus quarantine hotels in the UAE: All you need to know

COVID-19: How do you check in, what are the prices, and do you need to pay? Find out.

Last updated: May 14, 2020 | 20:23

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Some COVID-19 patients have the option to check-in at quarantine hotels, according to regulations issued by the UAE's health authorities. But what exactly is a quarantine hotel?

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According to regulations, patients who are asymptomatic or certain patients with mild symptoms have the option of self-isolation at home or at a quarantine hotel

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Who can check-in at a quarantine hotel?

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Patients who are asymptomatic or those with mild symptoms but no comorbidities have been given this option.

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Patients with mild symptoms but who fall in the vulnerable group would still need to be hospitalised.

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Shatrujeet Kumar Rai, Hospital Director of Prime Hospital

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How does the patient get admitted?

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According to Dr Rai, the patient would come to the facility either through a private hospital or via a DHA facility.

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The COVID-19 treatment includes the hotel stay, and costs are monitored by authorities..

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Dr Sherbaz Bichu, CEO of Aster Hospitals and a specialist anesthetist, spoke about how the patients would continue to receive health checks, with their status monitored by hospital staff.

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People who lived in shared accommodations can also benefit from the service.

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Dr Cyril Noel, Head of Emergency Services at Medcare hospitals and medical centres, spoke about the precautions and best practices for patients at a quarantine hotel

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Limit the items you check-in.

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Patients who check-in are issued a wrist band indicating that they have passed the health screening.

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Plan your stay - bring items that will last you for at least 10 to 14 days.

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Once you have stayed at the hotel for the quarantine period, you can begin the check-out process.

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Mohammed Yakoob Ali, Director Operations at Medeor Hospital, spoke about the check-out process at quarantine hotels.

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The patient takes two more COVID-19 tests after the first positive test, while at the hotel.

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After the second negative test, the patient can check out of the hotel

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Who pays for the stay at a quarantine hotel?

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UAE's health authorities have taken proactive steps to support patients and costs are covered by insurance providers and health authorities.

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