UAE: Covid patients tell of quick recovery with new antiviral treatment Sotrovimab

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Covid patients in the UAE have reported quick recovery after using the world’s newest anti-viral treatment, Sotrovimab.

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) said its facilities have “effectively supported patients” with the treatment.

Saeed Al Ameri, a 36-year-old Emirati, said he began experiencing high fever, headaches, and body pain while quarantining at home. He was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), and prescribed Sotrovimab.

Seha reported that Saeed was discharged within four days. However, soon after, his wife and mother began experiencing serious symptoms. They, too, were administered similar treatment, leading to their discharge four days later.

Al Ameri expressed gratitude to the UAE leaders for their “remarkable response” to the pandemic.

Another patient, Allawi Saleh Ali Al Mansouri, said his health improved after using Sotrovimab at SKMC.

Dr. Anwar Salam, Chief Medical Officer, Seha, said: “Thanks to the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s leadership, we were quick to adopt the emergency use of Sotrovimab and it has proven successful, with many Covid patients (recovering) … in a short period of time.”