Ministry of Health, HAAD reassure citizens, residents current MERS Coronavirus cases not a public health concern

Abu Dhabi (WAM): The Ministry of Health (MoH) and Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) reassure citizens and residents that the few positive MERS Coronavirus contacts of the severe case last week are all well and we expect them to clear the virus within 10-14 days with no treatment. They are in hospital isolation and as such are not causing any risk to the public or other patients. Individuals are requested to avoid rumours and refer to official reliable sources for information. MoH and HAAD confirm that the current situation is not a public health concern, and people should go about their normal daily activities. MoH and HAAD are dealing with the situation with full transparency. – Emirates News Agency, WAM