File picture Most of the data about the faster-spreading COVID-19 variant suggest it is unlikely to have any impact on the vaccines against the virus.
That s according to Dr Wael Faroug Elamin, Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection Control Doctor at King s College Hospital in Dubai, who spoke to DubaiEye 103.8 s Business Breakfast on Tuesday.
He said the information on the new strain shows the urgency for people who are at risk to get vaccinated, and added that everyone should keep on observing the precautionary pandemic precautionary measures.
Dr Wael outlined the key difference with the faster-spreading variant of the virus, but said it s producing the same symptoms in patients.
17 Dec 2020 - 10:12
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The Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari has reiterated the importance of following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations.
“Our celebrations this year come in an exceptional situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge members of the community to continue their commitment to preventive measures: social distancing, wearing a mask, and avoiding mass gatherings,” Dr. Hanan said in a social media message.
“We also thank you for your commitment in recent months in wearing masks, and maintaining hand hygiene which has been a major factor in us succeeding in efforts to confront the virus.”