Abu Dhabi: Four new rapid COVID-19 testing facilities have been opened up across the UAE to facilitate entry into Abu Dhabi emirate.

The new centres – two in Dubai, and one each in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah – offer laser-based DPI screenings, similar to the first tent set up in Ghantoot in July.

Abu Dhabi restrictions

Entry into Abu Dhabi emirate has been restricted since May, and those seeking to enter have had to provide proof that they do not have COVID-19. Initially, this required PCR tests conducted outside the emirate, until the Ghantoot rapid testing facility was launched on July 16.

The rapid tests cost Dh50 per person, and the yield results of inflammation markers within five minutes.

Rapid testing centres

There are now four rapid testing facilities in Abu Dhabi emirate, including at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi Corniche, and Al Ain’s Hili area. The newly opened centres in Dubai are located at Rashid Port and Al Khawaneej, other than the two in the Northern Emirates.

Booking an appointment

The Ghantoot and Al Ain facility are run by Tamouh Healthcare, a privately-held firm.

“There are dedicated websites for booking appointments at these sites, but families are allowed to get tested without prior bookings,” Ahmed Al Reyami, supervisor at the Ghantoot tent, told Gulf News.

The other six centres are run by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), Abu Dhabi emirate’s public health provider.

In order to get tested at a Seha-run rapid testing facility, residents and visitors have to book an appointment via the Seha app. Appointments are available for individuals, groups up to three people, and families groups with domestic workers up to five people.

Test results

At all facilities, those who have a negative test are allowed to enter or re-enter Abu Dhabi emirate, and the test is valid for 48 hours.

In case of a positive result, a PCR test must be undertaken via a nasal swab at the same centre at a cost of Dh320. The person must then stay at home in isolation until the test result is available.

According to details on the Seha app, DPI laser screening are only available for those aged 12 years and older.

Those who wish to be tested must present their Emirates ID, along with the QR code associated with the Seha appointment booking.

The Ghantoot rapid testing centre has seen massive demand for its services since its opening, and has undertaken 6,500 tests per day. This prompted officials to launch additional facilities across the country.

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Ghantoot tent: https://ghantoot.quantlase.com/appointment/update-details/

Hili area tent: https://hilli.quantlase.com/appointment/update-details/

Seha facilities (Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City and Corniche, Dubai’s Rashid Port and Al Khawaneej, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah): Through the Seha app

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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a series of mobile clinics that will provide routine medical follow-ups and lab tests for elderly Emiratis and those with chronic diseases.

The ADPHC, which creates awareness about public health and coordinates care under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH), said in a statement sent on Saturday that it has already been in touch with those who can benefit from remotely provided medical care. It has also provided information on how to use its Remote Healthcare app, and transferred cases to health facilities when needed.

Chronic diseases

“In the upcoming phase, we are looking forward to working alongside a number of healthcare providers to include all cases of senior residents, as well as those with chronic diseases, in the programme. This is to ensure that they are aware of the precautionary measures for COVID-19 and identify the healthcare services they require, including services related to mental health. In addition to that, we will ensure delivery of these healthcare services in the way that best suits their needs, whether through phone calls, video calls, or home visits via mobile clinics, or by coordinating hospital visits when necessary,” said Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, director of public health at the ADPHC.

“Our focus is shifting towards ensuring that groups with a high risk of complications resulting from the coronavirus have access to the necessary healthcare services whilst safeguarding their health. We are working hard to ensure the most vulnerable groups have access to high quality healthcare services using the advanced infrastructure of the healthcare sector,” she added.

Remote Healthcare app

The DoH also reminded Abu Dhabi residents that they can benefit from the many services offered by the ‘Remote Healthcare’ app, which aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the society, especially the elderly and those with chronic diseases. This includes preliminary medical diagnostic services, remote consultations with doctors, and the obtaining and renewal of medical prescriptions.

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Abu Dhabi: UAE has reported 216 new coronavirus cases on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). UAE has also reported two deaths in the last 24 hour period.

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Dubai: The UAE has 239 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, also one death was recorded and 354 recoveries were made in the country.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced the updated numbers on Thursday.

The press briefing staretd with a word for UAE Health Minister, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Oweis who announced that : “I wanted to be with you today as we have seen an increase of 30 per cent of infection between locals because of family gatherings.”

He added: “We respect our traditions and customs, but you are our sons and families, the people of UAE please remember that our success is when you secure your self and our elderly.”

The challenge, he said, is on, but he urged people to follow regulations “The last positive indicators does not mean that the challenge is over, and by  our experience with this disease and our knowledge of the experiences of other countries, complacency with procedures, even if by a small percentage would have a significant consequences that might be difficult to contain.”

Adding “We must not allow our social ties that are our strength and our cohesion to become a threat to our lives and those of our loved ones.”

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting 50,729 of additional COVID-19 tests. Bringing the total number of cases up to 61,845 in UAE.

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Dubai: The UAE has 164 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 61,163.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting 27,811 of additional COVID-19 tests.

Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, announced also during the media breifing that UAE has crossed 5 million tests.

While 248 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 54,863 in the UAE. Also 5949 active cases still recovering in the country.

The ministry has also confirmed that no new fatalities have been reported for the third day, leaving the current death toll at 351.

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Abu Dhabi: Parents in Abu Dhabi with children enrolled in private schools will be allowed to opt for distance learning during the upcoming school term.

This is a departure from the previous guidelines, which required all students to receive some form of in-class learning from August 30 onwards.

“Responding to a strong call from parents who prefer continuing distance learning for their children, Adek has approved the option of full-time distance learning for the upcoming term. We have also dedicated a hotline which parents can use to report and address any concerns: 800-COMPLIANC(E)/800-266754262,” the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), the emirate’s education sector regulator, confirmed to Gulf News.

The previous school term in the UAE was also carried out through distance learning in a bid to limit the coronavirus outbreak.

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Abu Dhabi: UAE confirmed 239 new coronavirus cases and 360 recoveries on Sunday. No deaths were reported.

The latest update takes the total confirmed COVID-19 cases to 60,999 while recoveries so far are 54,615. The death toll remained at 351.

Authorities added that 42,428 additional tests were conducted over the past few days which led to the detection of the new cases.

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Ras Al Khaimah: The first day of Eid Al Adha during the COVID-19 pandemic was extra special for two Indian families in Ras Al Khaimah.

It was particularly a blessed one for the family of Jumana Musthafa, who took care of the newborn baby of Mubshira Ismail after Mubshira tested positive for coronavirus just before her delivery on the day of Eid Al Fitr that fell on May 24. Mother of four, Jumana had instantly agreed to receive Mubshira’s baby, Ahmed, on the third day after he was born when she and her husband got to know that the child tested negative and cannot be kept with the mother.

Mubshira had contracted the virus from her husband Ismail Chenoth, whose positive test result came out just a day before her delivery.

Though he was offered a hotel facility for isolation, Mubshira insisted her husband be quarantined at home as he did not have any symptoms then.

Since she had lost her sense of smell a few of days ago, Mubshira, who had studied microbiology, said she had doubted that she might have already contracted the virus.

However, she did not have any other symptoms.

Though her due date was June 1, Mubshira got labour pain on the night of May 23.

The couple, who have two other children aged six and seven, thankfully remembered the help from the volunteers of Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) in shifting her to the hospital early in the morning of Eid Al Fitr.

Though she tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital, her newborn son tested negative twice, much to the relief of the couple.

“Baby was taken away from me and was looked after by the nurses. On the third day, the hospital said both of us can be discharged, but the baby cannot be sent with me,” said Mubshira.

Though her sister lives in Abu Dhabi, it was practically difficult to send the child to her. Just as they were wondering what next, Ismail received a call from Musthafa, who works with a pharmacy chain.

“He asked me about our plan. When I said we are thinking what to do, he immediately said they will take my baby home,” recollected Ismail, who works at a hypermarket.

He said he was amazed that Musthafa and wife Jumana did not even think twice to offer their care for the baby even though they already have four children.

Not close friends

Ismail said the Keralite families knew each other since their two sons study together. “We have not been close friends. Yet, they came forward to do this amazing gesture.”

Musthafa said he and Jumana decided to help the couple going through the most difficult time in their lives.

“It was a big risk. But we didn’t think about it. We just wanted to help them.”

Hence, when Ahmed was discharged, he was received by Musthafa and Jumana.

With her experience of raising four kids, Jumana said she was not worried about giving good care to the baby even though she knew she can’t replace his mother.

“My concern was about my youngest son, who is less than two. I was worried if he would create any problem. But, by God’s grace that didn’t happen.”

All her children loved the new baby at home.

Every day, she chatted with Mubshira on WhatsApp updating her with photos and videos of Ahmed and his new siblings.

Three days later, the couple took him to the doctor for a review.

“We were touched when the doctor appreciated our gesture. He said there have been a few similar cases but the newborns were taken care of by their close relatives,” said Musthafa.

The couple said they found it as a duty towards God and hoped that they could set an example to people who are not sympathetic to COVID-19 patients as they had heard stories of discrimination and harassment.

Like a new member in family

On June 8th, they returned Ahmed to his parents as both of them had been free of the virus by then.

“In fact, it was painful to return him. It was like we had a new member in our family. But our duty was over and it was time to reunite him with his parents and siblings,” said Jumana.

Since then, it was her turn to get daily updates about Ahmed from his mother.

Musthafa said the family badly wanted to see him again, but had to restrict themselves due to the pandemic situation.

Finally, they went to see him again on the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday.

The reunion with little Ahmed on the Eid day was a blessed moment for Jumana and Musthafa who did not forget to get him new clothes.

But what mattered more to his family was their love and blessings.

“We can’t thank them enough for what they did. We are also thankful to three other families who supported us with food during our home isolation period. They made sure we get home-cooked food every day. We feel really blessed to have been supported so well by our community members,” said Ismail.

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Ras Al Khaimah: The first day of Eid Al Adha during the COVID-19 pandemic was extra special for two Indian families in Ras Al Khaimah.

It was particularly a blessed one for the family of Jumana Musthafa, who took care of the newborn baby of Mubshira Ismail after Mubshira tested positive for coronavirus just before her delivery on the day of Eid Al Fitr that fell on May 24. Mother of four, Jumana had instantly agreed to receive Mubshira’s baby, Ahmed, on the third day after he was born when she and her husband got to know that the child tested negative and cannot be kept with the mother.

Mubshira had contracted the virus from her husband Ismail Chenoth, whose positive test result came out just a day before her delivery.

Though he was offered a hotel facility for isolation, Mubshira insisted her husband be quarantined at home as he did not have any symptoms then.

Since she had lost her sense of smell a few of days ago, Mubshira, who had studied microbiology, said she had doubted that she might have already contracted the virus.

However, she did not have any other symptoms.

Though her due date was June 1, Mubshira got labour pain on the night of May 23.

The couple, who have two other children aged six and seven, thankfully remembered the help from the volunteers of Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) in shifting her to the hospital early in the morning of Eid Al Fitr.

Though she tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital, her newborn son tested negative twice, much to the relief of the couple.

“Baby was taken away from me and was looked after by the nurses. On the third day, the hospital said both of us can be discharged, but the baby cannot be sent with me,” said Mubshira.

Though her sister lives in Abu Dhabi, it was practically difficult to send the child to her. Just as they were wondering what next, Ismail received a call from Musthafa, who works with a pharmacy chain.

“He asked me about our plan. When I said we are thinking what to do, he immediately said they will take my baby home,” recollected Ismail, who works at a hypermarket.

He said he was amazed that Musthafa and wife Jumana did not even think twice to offer their care for the baby even though they already have four children.

Not close friends

Ismail said the Keralite families knew each other since their two sons study together. “We have not been close friends. Yet, they came forward to do this amazing gesture.”

Musthafa said he and Jumana decided to help the couple going through the most difficult time in their lives.

“It was a big risk. But we didn’t think about it. We just wanted to help them.”

Hence, when Ahmed was discharged, he was received by Musthafa and Jumana.

With her experience of raising four kids, Jumana said she was not worried about giving good care to the baby even though she knew she can’t replace his mother.

“My concern was about my youngest son, who is less than two. I was worried if he would create any problem. But, by God’s grace that didn’t happen.”

All her children loved the new baby at home.

Every day, she chatted with Mubshira on WhatsApp updating her with photos and videos of Ahmed and his new siblings.

Three days later, the couple took him to the doctor for a review.

“We were touched when the doctor appreciated our gesture. He said there have been a few similar cases but the newborns were taken care of by their close relatives,” said Musthafa.

The couple said they found it as a duty towards God and hoped that they could set an example to people who are not sympathetic to COVID-19 patients as they had heard stories of discrimination and harassment.

Like a new member in family

On June 8th, they returned Ahmed to his parents as both of them had been free of the virus by then.

“In fact, it was painful to return him. It was like we had a new member in our family. But our duty was over and it was time to reunite him with his parents and siblings,” said Jumana.

Since then, it was her turn to get daily updates about Ahmed from his mother.

Musthafa said the family badly wanted to see him again, but had to restrict themselves due to the pandemic situation.

Finally, they went to see him again on the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday.

The reunion with little Ahmed on the Eid day was a blessed moment for Jumana and Musthafa who did not forget to get him new clothes.

But what mattered more to his family was their love and blessings.

“We can’t thank them enough for what they did. We are also thankful to three other families who supported us with food during our home isolation period. They made sure we get home-cooked food every day. We feel really blessed to have been supported so well by our community members,” said Ismail.

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Dubai: UAE has reported 254 new coronavirus cases and 346 recoveries. No deaths have been reported.

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