Coronavirus restrictions affecting the mental health and lifestyle of healthy over 60 years in UAE (Gulf News Report)
Gulf News exclusive report 11 May 2020 brought to the attention stories of a healthy British citizens over 60 years working and living in UAE such as in businesses and other sectors. According to the new roles preventing them from going to the supermarkets to buy their groceries and food. Like Ms Dorman, Mrs Jacqui Radford, Mr Radford, Karim and many others senior citizens including doctors may have similar stories and suffering. It is damaging for mental health, physical health and nutritional health so as immunity of the over 60 years.
They requested designated hours to do their shopping however not yet.
The report also raised the issue of such restricted quarantine of healthy individuals may badly affect their physical and mental health.
Certainly, among the over 60 years are senior doctors and health workers who dedicated their life to their community. An exemption for them is rewarding.
The UAE relevant authorities response to this issue not yet and a positive one is needed soon to alleviate suffering of important senior sectors in society.
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