Tag: Covid19

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 […]

Dubai Miracle Garden ready to welcome visitors with floral tunnels, 3D water and light installations

Brew Admin Oct. 11, 2022

Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden opened its doors to local and international visitors for its eleventh season. In line with Dubai’s aim of becoming the world’s most visited destination, Dubai’s Miracle Garden is gearing up for a renewed sense of confidence amongst international visitors as a post-COVID world allows for easier and safer travel plans. As […]

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. […]

AI-powered wearable trackers to detect Covid before symptoms appear

Brew Admin Jun. 27, 2022

London: Wearable activity trackers that monitor changes in humans combined with artificial intelligence (AI), might be used to pick up Covid-19 infection days before symptoms start as per research. Covid-19 symptoms can take several days after infection before they appear, during which time an infected person can unwittingly spread the virus. But as per the […]

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