UAE confirms new coronavirus case
17-year-old student not showing symptoms, receiving necessary care: health ministry
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Thursday a new case of coronavirus in a 17-year-old Emirati student.
He is not showing any symptoms and is currently receiving the necessary health care.
The Ministry said that in coordination with health and other concerned authorities in the country, precautionary measures have been taken, including the immediate isolation of the patient and suspending classes at the school whilst teams of specialists started the necessary sterilisation in and around the school facilities.
The Ministry is also conducting tests for all contacts to ensure their safety and the safety of the community.
It urged the public to get all information about coronavirus from the credible sources and to avoid rumours and false information.