COVID-19 patient in Abu Dhabi island airlifted to hospital

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An Asian resident was airlifted to Al-Rahba hospital from Dalma Island in Abu Dhabi to receive urgent care to treat COVID-19.

Teams from Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Administration were pressed into action after they were alerted about the 50-year-old's urgent need for medical care.

Authorities said the patient was provided with all necessary medical care during the flight to the hospital.

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