Dr. Farida Al Hosani, UAE’s official spokesperson for the health sector, denied rumors that circulated on social media that the coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) is starting to spread due to a bacteria.
Dr. Al Hosani, citing international official studies, affirmed that COVID-19 comes from a specific virus strain.
“All official studies have affirmed that the disease is caused by the SARS CoV virus,” said Dr. Al Hosani.
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UAE’s official spokesperson for the health sector warned that those who have been afflicted with COVID-19 could find themselves more prone to other infections caused by bacteria and urged the public to practice health safety measures to avoid complications.
“However, it is possible that the COVID-19 patients could be prone to other bacteria infections resulting from the corona complications,” explained Dr. Al Hosani.
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