As part of its leading humanitarian role in the fight against COVID-19, the UAE has dispatched 72 tonnes of medical supplies to Maldives last June 8 to support the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The whole shipments contains personal protective equipment and medical supplies supported by Gulf Drug.
These aid of medical supplies and equipment are expected to benefit more than 72,000 healthcare workers as they work to contain the virus.
As a part of Gulf Drug on going COVID-19 precautionary measures several of our employee has shifted to company accommodation.
To ensure their safety and protection the Facility Management team conducted a pest control and disinfection to all rooms in Muhaisnah Accommodation last 13th of June 2020.
Below are the photos taken during the pest control and disinfection process.
If you believe that you have been in contact or exposed to a COVID-19 person, immediately visit the health center provided below and GET TESTED.
Testing is mandatory to anyone who has been exposed to a COVID-19 person. It is our responsibility to prevent and protect everyone around us from getting infected.
You do not need to pay in getting tested. The test is FREE.
Below are the DHA Clinics and location you can visit for COVID-19 Testing:
Please follow the instructions below when visiting these clinics:
Wear a mask and use the EMERGENCY Entrance
Give them your UAE ID
Tell then you have been in contact with a COVID-19 person.
What To Expect During The Test
After submitting your UAE ID you will be taken to a “Designated Waiting Room” away from hospital patients and staff.
They will do initial assessment (blood pressure, temperature)
If you have been in direct contact with COVID-19 person, please tell them so.
Write your details (Name, phone number, last country visited etc) on the form they give you.
Next is the swab test.
The test is a swab test. Samples are taken from the back of your throat and nasal cavity. The swabs are basically two very long cotton buds/Q tips. The nasal swab is a bit uncomfortable, but the throat one not so much.
Getting Your Result
You will receive a call from DHA with your result within 24-48 hours.
If your test is POSITIVE you will receive a call within 6 hours.
