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In pictures: Saudi Arabia reopens mosques for prayers
Complying with stringent social distancing rules, worshippers kept a minimum of two metres apart as many voiced elation over the government decision to allow more than 90,000 mosques across the kingdom to re-open.
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In pictures: Mohamed bin Zayed visits Covid-19 field hospital in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inspected the Covid-19 field hospital in Mohamed bin Zayed City, which has a capacity for 1,200 beds and is being run by 46 doctors and medics in addition to 155 nurses.
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Video: How coronavirus antibody, genetic and antigen tests work
There are three types of Covid-19 tests: genetic, antibody and antigen.
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In pictures: Abu Dhabi opens Al Razeen coronavirus field hospital
The hospital covers an area of 46,500 square feet, and has been constructed using state-of-the-art technology in all units and facilities, including safety floorings, as per industry safety standards for preventative medicine.
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Video: How long does it take to recover from coronavirus?
More than 1.1 million people have recovered from coronavirus globally, but the time it takes to recover can vary. Most people will only develop mild symptoms, which usually take a week to recover from, maybe longer. In more serious cases, it could be more than a year.
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Video: Why testing for Covid-19 is essential
Countries across the world are approaching coronavirus testing differently. BBC Reality Check explains what testing is and why it matters.
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In pictures: Dubai efforts to counter Covid-19 outbreak in high-density labour camps
Teams from the Dubai Health Authority, Covid-19 Command and Control Centre, Dubai Police, the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs and the private sector are working closely to ensure labourers remain safe and enjoy a good standard of living.
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Video: Do face masks stops the spread of coronavirus?
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are carrying out experiments to see if face masks are effective in reducing the spread of Covid-19. Using a medical mannequin and computer generated imagery, they are able to see how far droplets travel when a person breathes, coughs or sneezes.
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Video: How coronavirus charts can mislead us
How to read a popular chart of coronavirus cases by country.
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Video: How the coronavirus hijacks your cells
The virus that causes Covid-19 is so tiny that it can only be viewed through an electronic microscope.
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In pictures: UAE sends medical supplies to India to fight Covid-19
UAE sends aid plane containing seven metric tons of medical supplies to India to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In pictures: Three more field hospitals launched by SEHA in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The establishment of the three field hospitals is aligned with the nation’s vision to expand the number of medical facilities and be equipped to care for patients with Covid-19, strengthening the healthcare sector’s capabilities and preparedness for current and future challenges through the provision of world-class care that meet and exceed international standards.
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Video: Countries turn to plasma therapy to treat coronavirus
As doctors and scientists around the world are struggling to cope with this crisis, there’s one treatment that’s starting to slowly prove effective for critical sufferers. It’s not a recent innovation either.
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Coronavirus recovery: UAE Covid-19 survivors reveal contrasting experiences
Covid-19 survivors Shane Manning and Suman Manning share their contrasting experiences with the virus.
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In pictures: Dubai Crown Prince visits Covid-19 field hospital in DWTC
According to Dubai public health officials, the facility is able to handle as many as 3,000 Covid-19 patients.
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In picture: Landmarks across the UAE #LightItBlue to honour frontliners
Healthcare professional and frontliners across the UAE, are working very hard to keep the community safe. Landmarks across the UAE on 16th April, as part of the global #LightItBlue initiative, to shine a light on those who are working tirelessly every day.