Coronavirus in UAE: Advisory for Chinese expats issued

Coronavirus in UAE: Advisory for Chinese expats issued

Nine cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the UAE.. China will be among the first countries to develop a vaccine and specific drug to treat the new coronavirus, COVID-19, according to a top Chinese diplomat.. "We are doing everything to safeguard the health of Chinese people and to contribute to global public health.. A victory for China is a victory for the world as well," Ni Jian, the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, told WAM in an exclusive interview.. "Up until Tuesday [February 18], more than 12,000 patients in China have been cured, far exceeding the number of mortality.". Also read: 9 coronavirus cases in UAE. The ambassador said the Chinese Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate-General in Dubai are coordinating with the relevant UAE authorities on disease prevention and matters regarding Chinese citizens travelling from China.. "We have maintained close communication with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of Health and Prevention, airports, immigration, customs, airlines etc.. The embassy has released several notices, urging Chinese residents and tourists to cooperate with all immigration and quarantine measures requested by the UAE, including medical screening and isolation, keep a close eye on the official