‘Shortcuts’ blamed for rise in UAE coronavirus cases

‘Shortcuts’ blamed for rise in UAE coronavirus cases

UAE - Doctors on Friday reiterated the 'three Ws' of Covid-19 safety, as the UAE recorded its highest daily cases for the third day in a row. Wear your mask properly, wash your hands and watch that distance, the medics pleaded as they warned against 'shortcuts' in following these three golden rules.The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) reported 1,181 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, along with 1,168 recoveries. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 96,529 and recoveries to 86,071. Three deaths were also announced.Dr Ravi Arora, internal medicine specialist at NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi, said the rising numbers could mean people have been lax in taking precautions."Shortcuts and cutting corners in terms of following the safety guidelines are most likely the reason