Dubai: Much water has flown under the bridge since the UAE recorded the first COVID-19 positive case of a Chinese grandmother and her family on holiday here on January 29 last year.
A year down the line, as many UAE residents, who were among the earliest cases locally, look back, they say the learning curve was sharp. Speaking to
Gulf News, they shared their experience in the hope that the lessons they learnt would hold others in good stead too.
‘I suffered from COVID-19 twice’
Jana Uchrinova
Jana Uchrinova, 30, from Slovakia, caught COVID-19 not once, but twice to her dismay. Working with a popular jewellery retailer, Uchrinova, told
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Also taking part are TOWIE stars Clelia Theodorou, Chloe Brockett, Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green.
Former Love Island contestants Demi Jones, Kady McDermott, twins Jess and Eve Gale, Anna Vakili s sister Mandi, Samira Mighty and Ellie Brown have also supported the powerful campaign.
Leading the way: The professional dancer, 38, and two reality stars, aged 35 and 31, have led a slew of celebrities working with clothing giant Misspap for their new Don t Miss Your Pap underwear set (Jess, left, and Laura, right)
Raising money: All proceeds from the red charity sports bra and knicker set will go to the UK s leading gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal
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