COVID-19: Children below three years should wear face shields, says UAE health official

Abu Dhabi: Kids beneath the age of three years ought to put on face shields to stay protected against COVID-19, a prime well being official has stated.

Kids aged greater than three, then again, ought to put on face masks, and oldsters ought to keep away from taking youngsters to crowded areas, particularly playgrounds, suggested Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the UAE’s well being sector.

Dr Al Hosani made the suggestions throughout a digital dialogue between the UAE Ministry of Justice and the Abu Dhabi Public Well being Centre (ADPHC), which research and promotes public well being and well-being in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Final 12 months in August, Dr Omar Al Hammadi, official UAE Authorities spokesperson, had really useful throughout a COVID-19 briefing that youngsters aged two and older put on masks. Nonetheless, he had added that youngsters keep away from donning masks if they've respiration difficulties, or if they're unable to take away the masks on their very own.

The newest suggestion comes because the UAE works to extend vaccine distribution within the nation in a bid to achieve herd immunity. In one of many newest research by the ADPHC on vaccine efficacy, the authority, the truth is, discovered that no particular person in Abu Dhabi Emirate who had obtained each doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had died.

Dr Al Hosani stated face masks are a key pillar safety from COVID-19. She then emphasised the significance of getting vaccinated with a purpose to defend everybody, particularly the aged and kids.

“The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has affected citizens and residents and changed lifestyles, habits and the way people interact with each other within the Emirati community. It also made families and the community adopt new healthy lifestyles and encouraged children and the youth to take responsibilities and be independent, and changed several negative lifestyle behaviours,” the official stated.

Attendees from the Ministry lauded Dr Al Hosani for her efforts in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.