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Dr Saif Al Dhaheri said all decisions related to modifying the timings of the National Disinfection Programme are taken following a holistic review of the current conditions.

“Sports practicing is allowed only from 6am till 8pm,” he said, noting that walking, jogging and cycling should be done only near one’s home for up to two hours with a maximum of three people together. While doing so they should take into full consideration all preventive measures, including social distancing and wearing masks.

Dr Farida Al Hosani, said the UAE is now among the top countries in terms of COVID-19 screenings per capita.

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“We are proud of our leadership who have provided free tests to all UAE citizens, residents and other segments of society who are most susceptible to infections.”

She elaborated on the ALHOSN UAE app for smart phones and devices, which can be downloaded on Android and IOS devices for free.

“This is a national initiative aimed at supporting the Government’s efforts to contain the pandemic. The easy to use app combines the benefits of STAY HOME and TRACE COVID, the two apps previously launched by the Department of Health. It guarantees high degree of privacy protection to the users through artificial intelligence and other technological tools.”

“However”, she added, “the success of this app hinges on the level of usage by our people and how many are using it; which means that its objective won’t be achieved unless 50-70 percent of the UAE population would download and use it in an effective way.”

WAM