UAE: Field hospital opens in Ajman for COVID-19 patients

A new field hospital has been opened in Ajman

Last updated: March 14, 2021 | 15:37

Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council announced the opening of a new COVID-19 field hospital on Sunday.

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He announced the details on his Instagram account with several photos from his tour of the facility.

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In his social media post he thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced earlier in March that seven COVID-19 field hospitals would be opened across the country.

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These seven facilities will have a total of 2,058 beds, of which 292 will be dedicated to critical cases.

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“Equipped with the latest medical technologies, the hospitals will be able to provide exceptional treatment to COVID patients,” the ministry had said at the time.

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As of Sunday, the UAE has 19,355 active cases of coronavirus, including the 1,992 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours.

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