Dubai: If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you may be wondering if you can isolate at home or if you must go to an institutional facility for the purpose. On Monday, Emirates Health Services (EHS) posted on their social media channels about home isolation guidelines and who is eligible for it.
These criteria would be applicable for all people living in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain or Fujairah. Also, if you live in any of these emirates, EHS would be the authority you would deal with, whether you have any inquiries related to COVID-19 or need any assistance.
Who is eligible for home isolation?
As per EHS, the criteria to be eligible for home isolation is as follows:
- There must be a separate room with a private bathroom.
- You must have an active phone number, so that you can be contacted by the relevant authorities as well as your family, and to allow you to contact local health authorities, too.
- You qualify for home isolation if your COVID-19 symptoms are stable.
- You have first aid kit that includes a thermometer and oximeter (a tool to measure oxygen saturation in blood).
- You adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures, such as sanitisation of surfaces, wearing masks and gloves and social distancing.
For residents of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain or Fujairah, you can contact EHS for any COVID-19 related inquiries on 8008877.
Latest isolation and quarantine rules in Dubai
Confirmed COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms and can fulfil the home isolation criteria. If you or someone you know has tested positive for COVID-19, what are the rules that need to be followed? Read here for a detailed guide on COVID-19 isolation and quarantine rules in Dubai.
Latest isolation and quarantine rules in Abu Dhabi
According to Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), positive COVID-19 cases can isolate at home or in facilities, based on medical opinion. What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19 in Abu Dhabi? Read here.
Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot across the UAE?
Searching for a COVID-19 vaccination centre in your emirate? These are the vaccination centres in Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Fujairah that are offering the Sinopharm and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, operated by EHS.
For the complete list of vaccination centres in each Emirate along with location links, read here.
When is your COVID-19 booster dose due?
If you have received both doses of your COVID-19 vaccine and there has been a three to six-month gap since the date of your second dose, you are eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) explained the booster dose requirement for Sinopharm, Pfizer and Sputnik. Find out when your booster dose is due here.
