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UAE uses EpiShuttles to transport severe cases of COVID-19

Monday, 20 April 2020 18:48

By Maria Botros

twitter/(@DXBMediaOffice)

The UAE is now using single-patient isolation EpiShuttles to transport severe cases of COVID-19.

That’s according to the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services.

They clarified that this will help ensure the maximum protection of their paramedic staff at all times.

The UAE is also the first in the region to incorporate the negative pressure isolation EpiShuttles in their emergency services.

To ensure maximum protection for its paramedic staff, #Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services uses single-patient negative pressure isolation EpiShuttles to transport severe COVID-19 patients to hospital pic.twitter.com/imO819CRdB
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 20, 2020

To ensure maximum protection for its paramedic staff, #Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services uses single-patient negative pressure isolation EpiShuttles to transport severe COVID-19 patients to hospital.@Dubai_Ambulance #ThankYouHeroes pic.twitter.com/xBEq24zp0h
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 20, 2020

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