UAE authorities call on public to avoid COVID-19 ‘rumors and misinformation’

UAE authorities call on public to avoid COVID-19 ‘rumors and misinformation’

Health officials in the United Arab Emirates have called on members of the public to get information about COVID-19 from trusted sources and avoid rumors and misinformation.

During the UAE’s weekly COVID-19 briefing, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said, despite leading global vaccination rates and record-low virus rates, the UAE is continuing its efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus across the country.

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NCEMA, posting on Twitter, praised the community’s adherence to safety protocols and vaccine uptake, saying this has helped the UAE lead global efforts to overcome the pandemic.

However, the health body urged people to verify information about the virus from verified sources or news sites.

“The spread of misinformation and rumors is damaging, as it hinders the country’s efforts to recover across different sectors.” it said.

“We call upon our audience to confirm the accuracy of news being circulated on social media. We stress on the need to obtain information from official accredited sources to avoid legal liability.”

“All information and protocols on the pandemic are shared through official platforms, in addition to information on the vaccines and other topics of interest to the Emirati society.”

NCEMA said on Tuesday that the