Earlier, the ministry had advised that only those having flu symptoms wear the masks.

The UAE government has recommended that everyone wear masks when stepping out. This is a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19, as some positive cases were found to have not exhibited any symptoms and infected others.



Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the health sector in the UAE, said this as she addressed a virtual Press briefing on Saturday.

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"Based on our continuous follow-up with latest studies and international recommendations, we affirm that a number of people can contract the virus without showing any symptoms and can infect others. Therefore, we recommend that everyone should wear masks when going out," she said.

While we recommend mask wearing, we urge the public to continue practicing other essential preventive measures like washing your hands, not touching your face and practise social distancing, Dr. Al Hosani stressed. - UAEGov (@uaegov) April 4, 2020

Dr Farida Al Hosani, spokeswoman for the UAE health sector, recommended the use of masks during the daily briefing on Covid-19, based on results of the latest study that shows how masks can stop the spread of the virus since it is possible to be infected without showing symptoms. - ???? ?????? ???????? (@admediaoffice) April 4, 2020





The alternative option in the absence of a medical mask is to cover the nose and mouth using paper masks, or home-made masks made of cotton or mixed cotton, making sure to wash them."



Earlier, the ministry had advised that only those having flu symptoms wear the masks.



With 241 new case of Covid-19, the total number of infections reported in the country now stands at 1,505.