Abu Dhabi stipulates two tests to enter emirate

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee along with the Department of Health announced on August 25 that it has approved two tests to enter the emirate. These are part of the new precautionary measures taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The new measures will be effective from August 27, 2020; it will allow entry into the Emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR or DPI laser test result. The latter test should be supplemented by a negative PCR test result received within 6 days before entry. The same test cannot be taken twice within 6 days.

Volunteers taking part in the Phase III trials of an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine are exempt from these measures and are authorised to use emergency vehicle lanes for a smooth journey.

The Committee affirmed that legal measures will be taken against those not complying with the entry procedures; and that violating them will result in penalties and fines, as outlined by the Attorney General.

10 per cent increase in cases

At a media briefing, Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, official spokesman for the UAE government, revealed the latest developments in the health department and the numbers of COVID-19 cases. The 69,309 new tests revealed 339 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 67,621.

He also announced 172 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 58,754 cases. There was one death, taking the total death toll to 377.

Al Hammadi said the observed increase in the number of cases since the beginning of August is approximately.