UAE has handled the pandemic quite well. Right from vaccinating nearly half the population to providing all the necessary healthcare facilities, the nation has been ahead on the vaccine curve. And now, after receiving appreciation from countries around the world, UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi reported ZERO deaths among residents who have received all doses of COVID-19 vaccination. The announcement followed after a study conducted by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC).
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Findings From The Study
The study revealed a significant decrease in the rate of Covid_19 infection after receiving a second vaccine dose. It further affirms that in the event of an infection, a patient has mild symptoms and does not require admission to hospital or ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
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Furthermore, the study also revealed that the efficacy of vaccination in preventing hospitalisation is 93%, while the efficacy of vaccination in reducing the need to be admitted to an ICU is 95%. The study found no deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded in patients who received all doses required.
According to the study, immunity against Covid-19 is best achieved through vaccination and adhering to precautionary measures, and is multifaceted and not limited to the presence of antibodies. The study also found that immunity is not guaranteed after infection. The risk of contracting Covid_19 increases as the virus mutates, and that the chances of the virus mutating increase with its spread. There is also a possibility that the infection may lead to long-term health complications.
Abu Dhabi Ranks As Top City In The World For Handling Covid-19
A London-based analytics firm- Deep Knowledge Group (DKG), has compiled a list of the top 25 cities that have handled the Covid-19 pandemic pretty well. And guess what? Abu Dhabi has topped the list. The ranking is based on 50 parameters and is divided into five categories.
Abu Dhabi Was Appreciated For Maintaining A Low Rate Of Positive Cases
The categories are- healthcare management, vaccination rates, government efficiency, efficient health quarantine systems, and resilience of the economy. And after judging the cities on these parameters, Abu Dhabi edged out other distinctly safe cities like Seoul, Sydney, Singapore, Ottawa and Berlin to take a top spot on the list.
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The capital city was lauded for keeping a low rate of positive cases, mass testing and reaching the vulnerable. It was also quick to help those that felt the economic brunt of the global health crisis. The city also launched The Ghadan 21 project, which suspended certain types of fees, levies and charges, and provided a multi-billion dirham financial stimulus package.
First Published: April 19, 2021 3:22 PM