How Covid spreads: Dubai lists 5 misconceptions
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Dubai Health Authority shares video about misconceptions that contribute to spread of the coronavirus.
With the world battling Covid-19 for over a year, a certain pandemic fatigue has set in. People have come up with their own theories that are not backed by science and research.
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The UAE has been doing a stellar job in keeping the virus at bay, even as the country ramps up its Covid-19 vaccination drive.
However, myths are flying fast and thick among residents, contributing to the spread of the virus. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has taken to Twitter to list out some common misconceptions we hear everyday . Make sure you act responsibly and don t fall for these:
Obesity, unhealthy habits make you prone to severe Covid, say UAE doctors
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Covid study conducted in UAE found that out of the people assessed - 62% were overweight.
Covid-19 can infect anyone, however, certain groups of people are at higher risk of contracting the virus or developing complications. The elderly and those with underlying health conditions have been considered vulnerable. But doctors in the UAE have stressed that poor lifestyle is another Covid risk factor. Obesity, in particular, must be addressed.
“A study has found that obese people who contracted Covid were 113 per cent more likely to land in hospital than people of healthy weight,” advanced laparoscopic surgeon Dr JS Rajkumar had explained.
UAE: Cafe closed permanently, fined Dh60,000 for repeat Covid violations
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The crackdown was carried out by the Department of Economic Development.
Authorities in Ajman closed down a café permanently and slapped a Dh60,000 fine on it for blatantly disregarding the closure notice (sticker) issued earlier for violating Covid-19 measures and continuing operations without permission.
The crackdown was carried out by the Department of Economic Development in coordination with the Ajman Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management team.
Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, commander-in-chief of Ajman Police, head of the Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management team, said that the decision to shut down the cafe permanently came through as a follow-up to the rule that commercial and economic establishments should keep their facilities open only until 12 midnight. During an inspection some time back, it was found that the café had been ope
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