<span style="color: #222222;">The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, has urged citizens and residents to avoid traveling abroad due to the spread of COVID-19 in multiple countries.<br />''<br />''A statement issued by the ministry today said that those who travel may face preventative measures upon their return to the UAE – at the discretion of competent authorities – including undergoing medical checks at the airport, and a 14-day home quarantine.<br />''Those who test positive will be transferred to a designated health facility for treatment and quarantine to ensure their safety and to avoid contact with others, the statement added.<br />''<br />''The Ministry also said the UAE follows the precautions and measures in accordance with international health standards, noting the recovery of five coronavirus patients in the UAE.<br />''<br />''There are 3.3 million Indians staying in UAE.</span><br />