UAE conducts over 7.5 million COVID-19 tests since the start of pandemic

The UAE has conducted more than 7.5 million COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic with continuous follow-up of the wise leadership.

The country is still at the forefront of the world in total medical tests compared to the population, according to the official spokesman for the UAE Government.

Dr. Omar Al Hammadi further stated that the success achieved by the first line champions from the first day so far resulted in a unique achievement that made the Emirati model an honourable role model while addressing the pandemic.

He added that it has pushed the recovery rate in the country to 90 per cent, while the death rate reached 0.5 per cent, which is the lowest globally.

During the regular media briefing held in Abu Dhabi by the Government of the UAE, Al Hammadi provided an update on coronavirus-related developments and measures taken to mitigate its impact as well as the provision of state-of-the-art necessary medical care nationwide.

He said that 71,334 additional COVID-19 tests among citizens and residents were conducted, resulting in the detection of 644 new cases and taking the total number of infections in the country to 75,098.

Al Hammadi noted that an additional 410 individuals have fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 66,943, adding that a total of 7,764 individuals are still being treated.

He also announced one death as a result of COVID-19 complications, taking the total number of deaths in the country to 391.

Al Hammadi stated that everyone should assume their responsibilities and adhere to the preventive measures to support the efforts of front-liners and ease the pressures they are experiencing.

Nepal's coronavirus infection tally rises to 46,257

Nepal reported 980 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the nationwide infection tally to 46,257, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Nine more people died due to COVID-19 related complications on Sunday, taking the death toll to 289, it said.

Of the 980 new cases, 290 are females and 690 males, health ministry spokesperson Jageshwar Gautam said.

As many as 354 new cases were reported from Kathmandu Valley in a single day, he said.

Nepal's coronavirus tally now stands at 46,257, Gautam said, adding that 28,941 patients have recovered so far.

While 17,027 patients are currently undergoing treatment at various isolation centres in Nepal, some 4,703 others are staying at various quarantine facilities, he said. (PTI)

Bangladesh launches campaign against fake information, rumours

The Bangladesh government has launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’ or ‘real-sugar’ to fight fake information and rumour spreading on social media about Coronavirus. Launching the campaign on Tuesday, the State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmad Palak said that it is very difficult to find out the truth in the whirlwind of fake information and rumours on the online media.

It can cause social unrest and loss of property and life. However, he said, people can know the truth if they apply common sense and mind. He said the project is aimed to stop rumours and fake information to spread. The campaign aims to create digital literacy to stop fake information and rumours.

The Digital Security Agency (DSA) of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department and the LICT project of the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) will jointly run the campaign to create awareness among people in the country in a three-month campaign.

A digital platform Durbar21.org has been created for this purpose. Ambassadors will be appointed in districts and sub-divisions to create awareness about fighting rumours and fake information.