ABU DHABI 23 April 2020: The UAE Government announced that an additional 103 patients had recovered from the coronavirus after receiving the necessary medical care, raising the total number of recoveries to 1,546.
During the regular media briefing held in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson of the UAE health sector, said that some 31,809 additional tests were conducted across various emirates, leading to the identification of 483 new cases among various nationalities and bringing the total number of cases in the country to 8,238.
Dr. Al Hosani also announced the death of six people from different nationalities, bringing the number of deaths to 52. She offered her sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished them peace during this challenging time, said Wam.
“This year, the holy month of Ramadan will be different in light of the circumstances the UAE and the whole world are currently experiencing. The public’s health is a priority, and therefore it is necessary to avoid some social customs usually practiced during the holy month,” she stated.
She continued by saying that it is important to avoid gathering around the iftar table, sharing food with neighbours, and gathering with friends for suhoor during this year’s Ramadan. Dr. Al Hosani noted that though the month may feel difficult without customary family visits and gatherings, it provides an opportunity to adopt positive behaviours like a healthy diet, exercise, self-development, spending time with one’s children, and most importantly, worshipping and caring for oneself and others.
“During the holy month, it is important to continue upholding preventative measures like social distancing, disinfecting surfaces, washing hands with water and soap, and avoiding gatherings,” she concluded.
During the briefing, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi, spokesman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, highlighted new programmes and initiatives to be implemented during Ramadan.
Keen to continue operations at the Remote Quran Centres during the holy month, the GAIAE will use smart systems to offer four virtual classes for memorisation and recitation of the Holy Quran, including a dedicated class for people of determination.
Al Shamsi also noted that the GAIAE would facilitate Quran memorisation services for those who are not enrolled in Quran Centres through a smart platform that operates at flexible times. He added that those who are interested to learn more can register through the Authority’s website or its smart application.
He also pointed out that the GAIAE would provide remote lectures through three main services, broadcast religious awareness programmes on different radio and TV stations, and offer lectures, classes, and courses through live videos on Instagram Live.
The third new service focuses on providing support and comfort to bereaved families through a remote programme.
According to Al Shamsi, the Centre’s services will include an Instagram Live-enabled Fatwa Majlis, as well as daily radio programmes dedicated to fatwa on fasting in Arabic, English, and Urdu.
A hotline for fatwa support services for frontline healthcare workers will be dedicated to answering their religious queries.
Additionally, the GAIAE will host a number of virtual seminars on cultural, scientific, and national topics during Ramadan. It will also release an awareness pamphlet entitled: “Stay Home in the Month of Giving,” which contains innovative ideas to make the most of the holy month.
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