Abu Dhabi updates entry guidelines for those within UAE

  • Date: 16-Jan-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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Abu Dhabi updates entry guidelines for those within UAE

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated procedures to enter the UAE Capital for those within the country. The new procedures are effective from Sunday, January 17.The committee approved allowing entry to the emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR/DPI test result. A PCR test is required on day four of entry and day eight.“The procedures apply to all UAE residents, except those vaccinated in the national vaccination programmes and volunteers in Phase III vaccine clinical trials whose status is active (letter ‘E' or gold star) on the Alhosn app,” the Government of Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Saturday.Comments Read Next10 mins agoUAE: Highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the world6 hours agoUAE reports 3,432 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths1 day ago‘Various strains' of Covid-19 detected in the UAE1 day agoUAE: Kids ‘likely' to get Sinopharm jab if ongoing trials prove safe1 day agoUAE reports 3,407 new cases, 3,168 recoveries1 day agoUK updates UAE travel advice for tourists1 day agoDubai announces Dh50,000 fine for crowded parties3 days agoUAE reports 3,362 new coronavirus cases4 days agoUAE reports 3,243 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths4 days agoUAE vaccinates 108,401 people in 24 hours