UAE hospitals train staff to spot coronavirus symptoms – The National

UAE hospitals train staff to spot coronavirus symptoms – The National

Clinics are running drills to identify patients with the Sars-like virus and deal with a broader outbreak. Emergency action plans are in place across UAE hospitals to cope with any outbreak of a flu-like virus that has appeared in Asia.. Although no cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in the UAE, local health officials said clinics were fully prepared.. "We have had updates from the Ministry of Health that we have passed on to our clinicians," said Dr Ruchi Nasa, pathologist at Medeor Hospital in Dubai.. We should not panic, but as Dubai is at the crossroads of the world we need to be aware of this. Dr Nasa said anyone travelling to China or the surrounding area should take precautions if they are visiting towns where cases have been reported.. "As with all respiratory viruses, children, the elderly and anyone with existing lung conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are more vulnerable to symptoms.". The Ministry of Health and Prevention said it was closely following the latest updates with the spread of the new coronavirus, and reassured the public it does not currently pose any risk to public health.. Dr Sundar Elayaperumal, the chairman of