Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in UAE is now 10,839
Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Monday announced 490 new COVID-19 cases, raising the number of patients in the country to 10,839.
Six more deaths from coronavirus have also been confirmed, bringing
the country’s death toll to 82, Dr. Amna Al Shamsi, a spokesperson for
UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, said during the media briefing.
The ministry also announced the full recovery of 112 new cases after
receiving the necessary treatment, taking the total number of patients
recovered from the virus in the UAE to 2,090.
The ministry expressed sincere condolences to the families
of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to all patients, calling on
the public to cooperate with health authorities and comply with all
precautionary measures, particularly social distancing protocols, to
ensure the safety and protection of the public.
“We are proud of the foreign workforce and their dedication. Over 200
nationalities now call UAE home and choose to live and work in our
country. The UAE will always strive to recognize their contributions and
protect them in challenging times such as these,” she added.
The new coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition
and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting
29,984 COVID-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few
days, the ministry said.
Dr Amna Al Shamsi gave an update on COVID-19 developments and measures taken to mitigate its impact, during the media briefing.
Regulating employer-employee relation
“The UAE is among the first countries that have implemented a slew of
measures regulating the employer-employee relationship to safeguard the
rights of both parties in light of the repercussions of the coronavirus
pandemic,” Dr Amna Al Shamsi said.
Ticket for workers
The UAE obliges business owners to pay the end-of-service gratuity
and a ticket for workers to return to their home countries, when they
end their employment contracts, Dr Al Shamsi said.
Free COVID-19 treatment for workers
The UAE also bears the cost of treatment for workers tested positive
for COVID-19, in line with its keenness to protect the health of
workers. The UAE also obliges businesses and employers to provide health
insurance for their workers, Dr Al Shamsi said.
Relevant government entities regularly inspect labour accommodations to
ensure they abide by precautionary measures and occupational health and
safety rules, including provision of sanitizers and hygiene kits , and
regularly disinfect facilities and buses workers use.
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