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NEWS FROM THE CHURCH
Praying During The Coronavirus Outbreak (21 Mar 2020)
Suspension Of Masses In The Parishes Of The Uae: Letter From Bishop Paul (17 Mar 2020)
Further Precautionary Measures In Coronavirus Crisis (12 Mar 2020)
Bishop's Letter To The Faithful On The Coronavirus Being Declared A Pandemic (12 Mar 2020)
Covid-19: Precautions For The Faithful (12 March 2020)
Coronavirus Outbreak: Directives Concerning Services In Churches (10 Mar 2020)
Community Development Authority: Covid-19 Health & Safety Measures (07 Mar 2020)
Coronavirus Outbreak: Guidelines For The Faithful (04 Mar 2020) -
Quick Links
- Getting your home ready for COVID-19 (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Mitigation Strategies for Communities according to varying levels of local transmission (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- How to prepare for COVID-19 (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- What to do if you are sick (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Home care for patients suspected of COVID-19 (Resource for caregivers, World Health Organisation)
Official Websites
- Abu Dhabi Department of Health
- Dubai Health Authority Information Page
- World Health Organisation
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact Information
For medical support and inquiries, please contact:- “Estijaba" service (Department of Health Operation Center) 8001717
- Ministry of Health & Prevention 80011111
- Dubai Health Authority 800342
Call for the Ambulance on 998 (from anywhere in the UAE). An air ambulance may be sent for the patient if needed.
For Medical Emergency information : Dubai / Abu Dhabi
UAE Ministries and Portals
- UAE Government Portal
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Health and Prevention
- Umm Al Quwain Government
- Fujairah Government
Follow the official Twitter handles of the UAE Govt. Health Authorities for the most accurate and up to date information on how the UAE is combating the virus:
@mohapuae
@DoHSocial
@DHA_Dubai
@SHA_GOV
Information and Awareness
STAY SAFE
Advice for the public (World Health Organisation)
How to protect yourself (Video - World Health Organisation)
Coronavirus or COVID-19 explained: Everything you should know (Gulf News)
Coronavirus: Everything you need to know (The National)
STAY UPDATED
Coronavirus Updates (The National, Gulf News, Khaleej Times)
Daily press briefings ( World Health Organisation)
STUDENTS AND KIDS
Keeping students safe (KHDA )
Coronavirus explained (comic, KHDA)
COMBAT FAKE NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
As there are a number of conspiracy theories on the Coronavirus floating around on WhatsApp and Twitter trying to spread fear and panic, we request you to share information only from approved sources. Note the recent warning from the UAE Government against spreading rumours on social media.
Follow the official UAE Government handles - see under UAE Ministries and Portals above.