Covid-19 booster shots could be needed by after receiving two doses of coronavirus vaccine, according to a UAE health official.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the UAE health sector’s spokesperson, said all eligible individuals should take a booster shot after consulting a doctor.
“Boosters are needed. It is given after the two main doses to activate the body’s immunity. They are very significant and we call on eligible groups to take it after consulting a doctor,” Dr Al Hosani pointed out.
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Dr. Al Hosani stressed the UAE is following the best international practices. She said the COVID-19 vaccines are “new and studies are being conducted to monitor their efficacy. The treatment is also changing regularly to cover the mutations and variants.”
She added that there’s a decrease in the daily tally of new infections in the past few days.
The UAE health spokesperson attributed this to the well equipped health infrastructure of the UAE and the healthcare system’s rapid response with new infections.
“The Emirates follows a proactive approach. The readiness of the health sector, planning, pre-planning, contingency plans, training, and learning from international experiences have helped to curb the repercussions of this pandemic,” Dr Al Hosani said.
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“Each of the seven emirates is ready and prepared to handle cases,” she added.
Meanwhile, Dr. Al Hosani noted that EDE scanners have helped in detecting COVID-19 cases early on and controlling the spread of the virus in public places.
She said that during a trial involving 20,000 people, the scanners showed a high degree of effectiveness in accurately detecting 93.5 percent of infected people.
Dr. Al Hosani also asked people to adhere to all precautionary measures and keep themselves informed with the rules of the country they are eyeing to visit during the holidays. (RA)
