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From the Vicariate
Praying during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Suspension of Masses in the Parishes of the UAE: Letter from Bishop Paul Hinder
Suspension of Masses in the Parishes of Oman: Letter from Bishop Paul Hinder
Bishop Paul’s letter to the faithful on the Coronavirus being declared a Pandemic
COVID-19: Precautions for the faithful
Coronavirus Outbreak: Directives concerning services in churches
Coronavirus Outbreak: Guidelines for the faithful
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QUICK LINKS
- Getting your home ready for COVID-19 (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Mitigation Strategies for Communities according to varying levels of local transmission (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- How to prepare for COVID-19 (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- What to do if you are sick (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Home care for patients suspected of COVID-19 (Resource for caregivers, World Health Organisation)
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UAE Ministries and Health Portals
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is the health regulatory authority in the Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah)
Follow MoHAP at @mohapuae- The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) is the regulatory authority in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Follow DoH at @DoHSocial- The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is the regulatory authority in the Emriate of Dubai
Follow DHA at @DHA_Dubai
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Contact Information
For medical support and inquiries, please contact:
- Ministry of Health & Prevention 80011111
- “Estijaba" service (DoH Abu Dhabi) 8001717
- Dubai Health Authority 800342
Call for the Ambulance on 998 (from anywhere in the UAE). An air ambulance may be sent for the patient if needed.
For Medical Emergency information for Abu Dhabi, Dubai
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Information and Awareness
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STAY SAFE
Advice for the public (World Health Organisation)
How to protect yourself (Video - World Health Organisation)
Coronavirus or COVID-19 explained: Everything you should know (Gulf News)
Coronavirus: Everything you need to know (The National)
STAY UPDATED
Coronavirus Updates (The National, Gulf News, Khaleej Times)
Daily press briefings ( World Health Organisation)
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STUDENTS AND KIDS
COMBAT FAKE NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
As there are a number of conspiracy theories on the Coronavirus floating around on WhatsApp and Twitter trying to spread fear and panic, we request you to share information only from approved sources. Note the recent warning from the UAE Government against spreading rumours on social media.
Follow the official UAE Government handles - see under UAE Ministries and Portals above.
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BOOKLETS
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Interactive PDF (Mobile Version)
The UAE Government provides various online services for our assistance
during the COVID-19 crisis.Here is a guide which we have compiled listing different online services and helpline numbers in an easy to use Q&A format.
Click the image to download
Printable PDF
Click to download the pdf (Printable)
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SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
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This is a set of prayers and other spiritual resources.
Click the link to access the resources
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COVID-19 NEWS : Our Favourite Picks
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- Dubai: I tested positive for COVID-19 but am asymptomatic. What should I do? (Gulf News, 8 February 2021) #CovidAwareness
- UAE: Is it possible to take a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from another manufacturer? (Gulf News, 7 February 2021) #CovidVaccines
- COVID-19: Why I will vaccinate against the coronavirus (Gulf News, 6 January 2021) #CovidVaccines
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- Dh 3,000 for not wearing a mask: Full List of COVID-19 fines in the UAE (Gulf News, 14 September) #StaySafe
- COVID-19: PCR test on sixth day must after entering Abu Dhabi or face fines (Gulf News, 12 September)#StaySafe
- COVID-19: Valid Dubai residence visa holders can return even after six months outside the UAE (Gulf News, 23 August) #ReturningDubaiResidents
- Returning Dubai residents: GDRFA approval needed (Gulf News, 18 August) #ReturningDubaiResidents
- COVID-19: Going back to the office? These are the fines and violations you should be aware of (Gulf News, 1 June) #CovidAwareness
- COVID-19: UAE Ministry of Health addresses rumours (Gulf News, 30 May) #FakeNews
- COVID-19: Your guide to everything that opened on May 27 (Gulf News, 27 May) #CovidAwareness
- What is UAEPASS and why should I get one? (Gulf News, 16 May) #uaedigital
- Coronavirus quarantine hotels in the UAE: All you need to know (Gulf News, 14 May)#quarantine #homecare
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- Hand sanitizers: Here is exactly how you should be using them to stay safe from COVI-19 (Gulf News, 10 May) #selfcare
- COVID-19:Going back to office? Here is how you can keep yourself, your colleagues and your family safe (Gulf News, 4 May) #StaySafe
- No evidence that recovered COVID -19 patients cannot be reinfected: WHO (Gulf News, 25 April) #CovidReinfection
- Having mood swings? You're not alone - here's how to deal with them (The National, 25 April) #CovidStress
- Coronavirus: which mask should yo wear? (Gulf News, 21 April) #CovidAwareness
- Coronavirus: 140 UAE Federal Government Services you can access online (Gulf News, 19 April) #OnlineConsultations
- Coronavirus: order your medicines online in the UAE (Gulf News, 19 April)#StayAtHome
- COVID-19: All the online consultations you can get for free in the UAE (Gulf News, 14 April) #OnlineConsultations
- Coronavirus in the UAE: All of your questions answered (The National, 23 March) #CovidAwareness
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