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UAE Launches Virtual Doctor to Help With the COVID-19
Since the very first Coronavirus case struck us all this year, many countries and cities have been taking safety precautions depending on the situation and status.
People have been disinfecting streets, creating hashtags to help people in need who are stuck somewhere around the globe, and much more acts of kindness in this distressful time.
One of the most creative things that was created amidst this pandemic is an application solely made for the Coronavirus. This platform was created by the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s as an effort to help combat as well as spread the pandemic.
The cool things about this application is that it helps you all the way from home. Meaning, rather than you having to go to a doctor, all you gotta do is open this application and it will help you treat your symptoms or let you know if you’re carrying the Coronavirus.
This virtual doctor is to asses any potential coronavirus case. The online doctor basically starts out by simply asking you around five multiple choice questions. They revolve around your personal travel history, whether or not you’ve been in contact with someone who has been infected, and what are your current symptoms.
“Salam alaikum, I’m here to guide you through the Coronavirus Assessment Tool. If you are experiencing a life or limb-threatening emergency, call [998]. I’m not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a medical professional for serious symptoms or emergencies,” the virtual doctor website tells users.
The bot clarifies that he is not a substitute for a doctor which is important for people to understand because the Coronavirus is serious and is not to be taken lightly.
When asked about your travel history, Italy, US, Germany, Spain, Korea, China, and much more have been added as a multiple choice question.
The follow up question is regarding the symptoms you may be carrying which are whether or not you have a fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, cough, and other symptoms of the pandemic.
Depending on the answers you have chosen, the virtual doctor will either tell you to call 998, the hotline for Corona cases, in hopes of talking about and discussing your symptoms, or will simply tell you that you seem to have a low risk of the Covid-19.
It is outstanding how UAE is dealing with the pandemic by providing several online tools for people that are seeking corona related advice.
The “Doctor for Every Citizen” initiative by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) offers residents 24/7 consultations with doctors regarding Covid-19 concerns via video and voice calls.
In order for people to use this service, they’ll have to book an appointment on the DHA hotline as well as download the application itself.
The DHA partnered with doctors to answer corona related questions live on social media last month. These efforts were encouraged after the “Sehetak” initiative that has been taking place on a weekly basis on Instagram as well as Periscope.
We’d like to thank UAE for the superb efforts and precautions they have been taking against the Coronavirus. Better be safe than sorry!
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena has announced the return of its live shows, in respect to safety procedures of course and a new protocol called ‘Venue Shield’.
The venue will welcome back audiences for the first time since February this year as OJ Lifestyle presents their Dark Knights Edition 1.0 event.
The arena first opened its doors last year in June, with many celebrities making headlines including Russell Peters and Maroon 5.
“We are very pleased to be able to provide live entertainment to the community of Dubai again, and we are excited to welcome the OJ Lifestyle team to Coca-Cola Arena on November 20th,” said Guy Ngata, CEO of Coca-Cola Arena.“There has been a tremendous amount of work implemented across many sectors in Dubai to get to this point, and we are pleased to now open our doors again with the safety of our guests of the utmost importance.” He added.
“It’s critical that we assure people they are attending a safe environment allowing fans and artists to enjoy an amazing live experience, which we are confident will be the case,” Ngata continued.
The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a massive overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, which will allow unmarried couples to cohabitate and loosen the restrictions on alcohol and more.
This aims at broadening personal freedoms as the country is positioning itself as a Westernized destination for tourists. These reforms will boost the country’s economic and “consolidate the UAE’s principles of tolerance,” said state-run WAM news agency.
These changes is also a reflection for the efforts of the Emirates’ rulers to keep up with the rapidly changing society at the UAE.
The amendment will allow for “cohabitation of unmarried couples,” which has been criminalized before in the UAE and in an attempt to “protect women’s rights,” the government will also get rid of the laws that defend “honor crimes,” a widely criticized tribal custom in which a male relative may evade prosecution for assaulting a woman seen as dishonoring a family.
What do you think of the UAE’s move in adapting with the current changes that the country is facing?
Dubai has proven all the time its keenness on leading a sustainable life and on October 31st, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum looked at some interesting projects that are likely to transform Dubai into the ultimate destination for environmental sustainability.
Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai took a look at four new upcoming projects: the Green Dubai Project, the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary development, a public beach development, and the Dubai Center for Waste Processing project.
In a statement, Sheikh Mohammed said, “The UAE is committed to implementing innovative projects that optimize the use of resources and solve critical challenges as part of the country’s strategy to ensure environmental sustainability. A key element in the UAE’s development model, environmental sustainability is reflected in all initiatives and projects launched by gov’t entities, independently or in partnership with the private sector. Sustainability is key to the UAE’s future-readiness.”
The Dubai Green project will be build along the city’s Al Mamzar Creek and will be an open garden that shall be developed over the next four years. The project will cost around AED 2 billion and will contain lots of greenery and exotic flowers.
Besides having new beached and heavenly greenery, Sheikh Mohammed also shed the light on the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary project, which will preserve and develop biodiversity and ecosystems across the emirate.
The largest project so far is the Dubai Center for Waste Processing, which might be built in Warsan. It is set to be one of the world’s largest waste processing plants, and will work to achieve some of the most efficient processing and energy generations across the city.
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