There is no doubt that the UAE is getting closer and closer to the immunity it aspires to against COVID-19 as an official stressed once again the importance of obtaining the booster doses of the vaccine according to the protocols approved by the health sector in the country (“UAE further eases travel restrictions on Emiratis,” Gulf Today, Oct.27).

The National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management and the General Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday announced the update of the travel protocol for the UAE citizens travelling to the countries which have been on the travel ban list as of Wednesday (Oct.27).

According to a recent survey the residents here in the UAE are feeling safe and secure. The survey also shows that 97.8 per cent of people trust in the justice system.

This was revealed during the weekly media briefing on Tuesday on the COVID-19 situation in the country. As an expat, I totally agree with the indicators of the health sector and the numbers we have reached, praise be to God, we are getting closer and closer to the immunity we aspire to until we return to our new normal life.

“The UAE was able to reach new heights of achievements and gains within a few months, and its position globally shone in many regional and international targets,” the official said.

“Through our briefing, we confirm that the national system in the country continues to study all possibilities and situations, whether locally or regionally, and accordingly, the decisions of precautionary and preventive measures are applied to ensure the health and safety of society, and visitors coming to the country,” the official said.

Mushtaq Ahmed
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