UAE Crown Prince: Food, medicine supply ‘infinite’ amid coronavirus
The United Arab Emirates is “infinitely” prepared to
supply everyone in the country with food and medicine, says Abu Dhabi Crown
Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, amid fears about a shortage of
supplies around the world due to coronavirus.
“I’d like to
reassure every citizen and resident of the UAE that our Country is infinitely
able to supply everyone with all the food and medicine they could ever need. We
are well prepared to face any challenge that arises,” the crown prince said.
The crown prince also sent his “sincerest
appreciation and gratitude” to health workers in the country who are
“stand[ing] in the frontline of our defenses.”
He also advised all citizens and residents to take
the necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UAE
stood at 98 as of Sunday, according to the ministry of Health.
The first reported case of the virus was detected in
Dubai on January 29 in a family of four who came from China.
