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News update: Coronavirus website launched in Abu Dhabi

Posted on March 13, 2020

ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2020 (WAM) — An official website to keep the public informed about the coronavirus outbreak has been launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre.

Developed by the UAE-based artificial intelligence services firm, Saal.ai, the website, addressed as ‘ https://doh.gov.ae/en/covid-19′, includes interactive features, updates from official sources, and answers in English and Arabic to related queries on the novel virus through an AI chatbot.

Source: WAM

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Sree Koodalmanikyam Ulsavam 2020 – Block Your Calendar

Posted on March 9, 2020 Updated on March 9, 2020

Block your calendar 4-14 May, 2020 Sree Koodalmanikyam Temple Festival 2020

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News update: Coronavirus or COVID-19 explained: Everything you should know

Posted on March 6, 2020

We explain the outbreak, symptoms, precautions and other details

An interesting and detailed graphical presentation from Gulf News.

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News update: Coronavirus: No health events, activities for three months, says Abu Dhabi

Posted on March 5, 2020

The Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, has urged all healthcare facilities to cancel all health events and activities, planned or otherwise, for the months of March, April and May, in a bid to control the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

According to a circular issued by the department to all healthcare facilities, which Khaleej Times has read, the decision was made as part of its efforts to put public benefit as a top priority and to ensure adequate measures against the spread of the epidemic.

The circular also said the decision was made following the increasing number of detected cases in different countries all over the world and in the Middle East.

Presently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has increased the assessment of the risk spread and risk impact of Covid-19 to very high in the global level.

Source: Khaleej Times

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News update: UAE Ministry of Health calls on citizens and residents to avoid travelling abroad

Posted on March 5, 2020

Preventive measures will be taken upon return to the country.

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Community Protection has called on citizens and residents to avoid travelling due to the current situation of the coronavirus outbreak and its spread in several countries.

The Ministry of Health in its statement revealed that if travel is a must, preventive measures will be taken upon their return to the country.

Decision will be taken by responsible officials according to assesments done upon return of the passengers.

News update: Covid-19: DHA answers five common questions

Posted on March 5, 2020 Updated on March 5, 2020

Dr. Hend Al Awadhi, Head of health promotion and education section at DHA answers five common questions that UAE residents have on the Covid-19. From self-isolation to verification of rumours, here’s all you need to know about the virus outbreak in the country.

Read more and listen to her at: Khaleej Times

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News Update: All UAE schools to close for 4 weeks from Sunday as coronavirus precautionary measure

Posted on March 3, 2020 Updated on March 3, 2020

Early start of spring vacation in UAE, states Ministry of Education.

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education announced late on Tuesday the early start of spring vacation for both public and private schools, colleges and universities and a distance learning initiative.

The move forms part of “preventive and precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and is in line with efforts and measures taken at the national level, aimed at reducing the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19),” according to an official statement.

The announcement states that “schools and higher education institutions are to close for four weeks, starting Sunday.”

News Update: Mystery shopper app to rate govt services launched in UAE

Posted on March 2, 2020

A phone app that lets UAE residents evaluate government services has been launched, it was announced on Monday. The UAE Mystery Shopper app is available in eight languages: Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish, Chinese, French and Russian to cater to the needs of customers from different nationalities in the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to social media to announce the app’s launch.

Information Update: Dh500,000 fine for posting photo online without permission in UAE

Posted on March 2, 2020

Offenders can also be jailed.

Q1) I attended a wedding in the emirate of Al Ain last month, where I made the acquaintance of many guests, who graced the occasion. I also came in contact with a woman who was friendly in her interaction with me, and with whom I went on to pose for photographs. Thereafter, I posted a selfie clicked with her on one of my social media accounts as a story without seeking permission from the said woman, considering that she too had posted many photographs of herself and others from the same wedding on her social media platform. However, now the said woman has threatened to file a case against me for posting a photograph (in which she is present), without her consent. Further, the photograph I had posted is no longer there on my account. Will there be any legal implications?

Month: March 2020

Offenders can also be jailed.