Dubai Health Authority External Circular No. DHA/OUT/2021/0003928

Updates (6) on Precautionary Measures and Instructions Against Spread of COVID-19 in Health Facilities

To: All Health Professionals & Health Facilities within the jurisdiction of Dubai Heath Authority –Dubai

In alignment with the resumption of various activities in Dubai, while taking into consideration the commitment and full compliance with all precautionary and preventive measures related to safety and public health, Thus, DHA would like to announce the updates on the circular issued earlier dated 27-01-2021 reference DHA/OUT/2021/0000317: 'Instructions and precautionary measures to against spread of Covid-19 in health facilities' as follows:

  • Comply to wearing surgical masks by staff and visitors at all times

  • Cancelling the pre-operative Covid-19 PCR Testing, unless there is a medical need or suspicion of infection.

  • Allowing basic preventive measures in accordance with the protocols in force for each specialty for aerosol generating procedures

  • Termination of the precautionary time period (20 minutes) between appointments, and implementing the necessary measures to avoid crowding of employees and/or visitors

  • Maintain the social distancing as per local requirements.