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Six more individuals test negative for MERS Coronavirus, says Health Authority - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (WAM): The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has announced that six more of the individuals who are in isolation in hospital with MERS Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) now tested negative for the virus, and will be leaving hospital soon. With this, the number of negative tested individuals has risen to 27. HAAD said that these 6 cases were kept in isolation at hospitals as a precautionary measure. They were able to clear the virus within 10 -14 days themselves without any treatment. "It is expected that the other individuals with positive MERS Coronavirus currently in isolation in hospitals will likewise soon test negative and be able to go home. They are being tested daily to check on their positive status," said HAAD. HAAD also announced 4 new cases with MERS-CoV. Most have either no symptoms or mild symptoms, and are expected to clear virus soon. They have been admitted to hospital for isolation until they clear the virus. HAAD confirmed that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other Authorities in the country, and has taken all necessary measures as per international standards and recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO). HAAD has been engaging world authorities from expert international organisations who are now in Abu Dhabi to help shed light on various aspects of the virus, including modes of transmission, and best practice in managing viral infections of this type. MoH stated that the WHO confirmed the virus is not a concern for public health at the moment, and that the current situation does not require a travel ban to any country in the world, screenings at different ports, or any restrictions on trade. MoH confirmed that it is monitoring the situation closely to ensure the health and safety of everyone. – Emirates News Agency, WAM

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