Tag: coronavirus

Sources say India to start random testing for international passengers across all airports

Brew Admin Dec. 21, 2022

India: Amid an unabated rise in Covid cases in China, the Indian government is re-introducing Covid-19 testing-related measures at airports for international travellers, sources said.  Following the Indian Union Health Ministry’s top-level meet to review the current Covid-19 situation in India, people familiar with the developments have been informed that the Indian government has directed to restart […]

UAE further eases COVID-19 restrictions as cases continue to drop

Brew Admin Nov. 07, 2022

Abu Dhabi: During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), announced that all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 will be cancelled, as part of the country’s second phase of easing restrictions, effective today. Wearing masks […]

WHO experts back second Covid booster for most at risk

Brew Admin Aug. 20, 2022

Geneva: Countries should consider giving a second Covid-19 vaccine booster to the elderly, pregnant women, health workers, people with weaker immune systems and those at higher risk of severe disease, as per World Health Organization (WHO) experts. Most Covid-19 vaccines consist of a primary series of two doses, with a first booster administered some four […]

SEHA opens Al Wagan drive-through testing centre in Abu Dhabi

Brew Admin Aug. 18, 2022

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has announced the opening of a new drive-through testing centre at Al Wagan Hospital, part of Tawam Hospital.  Located within Al Wagan hospital, the centre will provide a convenient and easily accessible alternative to those in need of testing and provide accurate […]

COVID19 cases cross the 1 million mark in UAE with the region ready for future emergencies

Brew Admin Aug. 12, 2022

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Frontline Heroes Office, said the public commitment has enabled the UAE leadership to deliver on its pandemic management strategy by following testing protocols, practising social distancing and mask-wearing, quarantining when required and committing to getting both vaccines and boosters. […]

N95 mask developed using 3D printing technology

Brew Admin Jun. 28, 2022

New Delhi: Scientists have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 mask employing 3D printing technology. The four-layer mask whose outer layer is made up of silicon has a shelf life of more than five years depending upon the use, said the Ministry of Science and Technology. A four-layer filtration mechanism has […]

Al Hosn green pass validity period reduced to 14 days

Brew Admin Jun. 14, 2022

ABU DHABI: Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced an update to the green pass system on the Al Hosn app, reducing its validity period from 30 days to 14 days. The update will be applied to all categories from Wednesday, 15th June 2022, except […]

Your vote could be the best Eidi for a nurse in Dubai

The Brew News Team May. 01, 2022

Meet health worker Jasmine Mohammed Sharaf, a Dubai-based nurse who started an ambulance out of her Yaris car and saved several lives during COVID-19. Jasmine connected with families, white-collar workers physically assessing them as well as emotionally supporting them by creating awareness of the pandemic. She taught them how to self-isolate, giving them rides to […]

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