Adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures is a 'national responsibility'

All members of society have a responsibility to adhere to the practices and precautions while combatting the spread of the coronavirus.

"There is a pressing need to continue promoting awareness about the healthy practices related to preventing the spread of COVID-19," Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector told national news agency WAM.

She attributed the increase in the number of cases during the past two days to some people’s disregard for important preventive measures such as wearing facemasks, physical distancing and engaging in social activities such as family gatherings and handshaking.

"It has been noticed that the 20 to 40 age group is the most affected due to the wrong perception that their youth will protect them for being infected," she said, adding that "due to the wrong perception that their youth will protect them from getting infected".