Dubai to test select passengers on arrival at airports

Dubai to test select passengers on arrival at airports

Filed on March 12, 2020 | Last updated on March 12, 2020 at 04.22 pm. Tests will be carried out by Dubai Health Authority's (DHA) airport medical centre team.. Passengers from Thailand, Lebanon, Syria, Italy, and People's Republic of China will undergo thermal screening and nasal swab tests at Dubai Airports, authorities announced on Thursday.. The decision has been made in response to the ongoing situation around Covid-19, as directed by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the UAE health authorities and other relevant authorities.. The statement said, "On arrival to Dubai International (DXB) all passengers will go through a non-intrusive thermal scanning process as they pass through customs.". Flights to and from Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, and People's Republic of China, except for Beijing have been suspended.. Airport officials said, "The safety and wellbeing of all our customers and community members is of paramount importance at this time.. Dubai Airports continues to maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene standards.". Originally from India, Dhanusha Gokulan has been working as a journalist for 10 years.. She dabbles with some singing/songwriting, loves travelling, and Audible is her favourite mobile application.. ERROR: Macro /ads/dfp-ad-article-new is missing!. The