COVID-19: Abu Dhabi suspends physician’s licence

He spoke about taking part in vaccine trials

Last updated: November 15, 2020 | 20:57

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The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has temporarily suspended the license of a physician after he spoke in a video clip about details of participating in clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo for illustrative purpose only.

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The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has temporarily suspended the license of a physician working in Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector after he spoke in a video clip about details of participating in clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine, and his subsequent immunity results, barq reported.

Revealing such information violates UAE legislation, and breaches protocol around the clinical trials and confidentially agreements.

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