Masatoshi Grunberg

As of June 28, authorities in the capital of the United Arab Emirates implemented the use of EDE COVID-19 scanners at shopping malls, some residential areas, and all land and air entry points in the emirate.

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The new scanning system was developed by EDE Research Institute Abu Dhabi, part of the International Holding Company (IHC), and implemented by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, who said in a statement that the new state-of-the-art equipment would add to existing precautionary measures and is part of efforts to “further enhance the protection of public health and safety by using the most advanced technology.”

It said earlier that it expanded the roll-out of EDE scanners following a successful pilot phase and approval by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). The DoH said the EDE scanners were effective and viable detectors of the COVID-19 virus.

The EDE scanning technology can detect a possible COVID-19 infection by measuring electromagnetic waves, which change when the RNA particles of the virus are present in a person’s body, therefore providing an immediate result.

The system includes an EDE detector that collects electromagnetic waves within a 5-meter radius. When a person enters that radius, the electromagnetic waves are altered.

The scanners are operated at a distance and are effective for mass screening, such as at the entry to public locations.

A machine learning algorithm compares the information against the unique COVID-19 RNA molecule.

If the scanner identifies a person as not infected, they are permitted to enter. If the scanner identifies a person as potentially infected, they must conduct a PCR test within 24 hours. All PCR tests related to red results are free.

On Wednesday, health sector spokesperson Dr Farida al-Hosani said the EDE scanning technology has been effective in detecting COVID-19 infections, achieving 93.5 per cent in sensitivity and 83 per cent in accuracy.

“The EDE scanning system monitors the possibility of a person’s being infected with the virus by measuring electromagnetic waves that change with the presence of RNA in a person’s body,” said Dr al-Hosani.

She also said more than 20,000 people have undergone the test through the EDE scanning technology.

“With more than 20,000 people tested, the results showed a high degree of effectiveness in detecting COVID-19 infections,” she said.

Yes, the EDE scanners will be used alongside other approved testing methods, such as PCR (Polymerase Chain reaction) and DPI (Diffractive Phase Interferometry).

Dr Jamal Mohammed al-Kaabi, Undersecretary at Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, said: “Abu Dhabi has adopted an integrated strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, based on increased testing to ensure safe entry into the emirate, vaccination and the continued implementation of preventive measures.

“The use of the EDE scanning system is part of this strategy and reflects the leadership’s vision in harnessing modern technology to create solutions that turn challenges into opportunities. We are pleased to add EDE scanning technology made in Abu Dhabi to the preventive measures, helping to create safer areas and maintain public health.”

According to an announcement made by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee on Monday, Abu Dhabi will only allow those vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter some public areas, including malls, restaurants and gyms, starting August 20.

The committee said it took the decision on Monday after vaccinating 93 percent of target groups in the emirate and to preserve public health.

The first phase of the decision also includes gyms, recreational facilities and sporting activities, health clubs, resorts, museums, cultural centers and theme parks, as well as universities, institutes, public and private schools and children nurseries in the emirate.

The UAE has already administered more than 15.5 million doses since the launch of the country’s vaccination drive in December 2020, officially surpassing Seychelles as the world’s most vaccinated nation.

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The country’s vaccination rate currently sits at over 64.1 percent, NCEMA reported late Monday.

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There are hidden causes behind the lie. The lie can be used to hide multiple causes depending on the situation in which it occurs. We usually lie to get a reward or to avoid a bad situation. We can lie because we know that we are hiding or manipulating a reality, and we usually do it out of shame, insecurity, lack of self-esteem or even to please others.

We know that you can lie unconsciously. Alba Fernndez, a psychologist at the bluaU de Sanitas, says that we resort to lies to avoid reality.

6 clues to know if you are being lied to.

One of the doubts is if we lie to ourselves to avoid changes. It's "effective." Human beings are afraid of unknowns, which makes it difficult for them to make decisions and get out of their comfort zone. People who are most reluctant to face this uncertainty tend to lie to themselves to justify not taking risks or making changes in their lives.

We often put off making important decisions because of self-deception. The psychologist says that we can convince ourselves that we are comfortable with certain aspects of our lives if we don't make decisions. The director of Psicopartner says that it's not so much to avoid changes as it is to adapt to them quickly.

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There are some repeating patterns that we don't always resort to telling ourselves the same lies. What lies do we tell ourselves?

Depending on the reason for lying, the lie can change, but most of the time it has to do with the image we have of ourselves or with the image we want to project towards others in order to feel accepted and part of it. One of the most common lies is usually related to the intention of a change in habit "I am going to quit smoking" or "I am going to start playing sports", we may know that it is not the right time or that our motivation is low but still This is how we verbalize it to feel better ”, details Alba Fernández. “The avoidance of reality can occur in many spheres of our daily life as a couple, when you know that it is not going well, that it is a toxic relationship, for example, or that it is not working and you decide not to change it, not talk about it, not even think about it. … A typical case of avoidance is going to the ATM to withdraw money and not looking at the available balance because it is very anxious…”, adds the expert.

It is not easy to realize that we lie to ourselves. Lying and self-deception can become part of the behavior and can even become normalized according to a psychologist.

When we realize it, we begin to feel a lot of uneasiness, a tension that can lead to a lot of anxiety and even depression.

This is the personality of a liar.

Is it related to what's known as cognitive dissonance?

The term self-deception is related to cognitive dissonance. We look for ways to avoid the suffering that our actions cause when our values are affected. Lying is a defense mechanism against the incoherence that we feel.

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