Seha announces closure of all COVID-19 testing, vaccination centres

Seha announces closure of all COVID-19 testing, vaccination centres

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) is set to shut down all its COVID-19 testing and vaccination centres in Abu Dhabi emirate from tomorrow, December 31 onwards. The public health provider announced the upcoming closure, which applies to drive-through facilities as well, on Friday, December 30, 2022, and thanked healthcare professionals who have supported operations at these facilities since the start of the pandemic. “In line with Abu Dhabi’s healthcare vision, we are proud to announce the closure of all COVID-19 centers in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra [from] December 31st. We thank all our heroes for their hard work and efforts in keeping our community safe,” Seha announced on its social media platforms. Following the closure, COVID-19 screenings and vaccinations will continue to be offered at Seha Healthcare Centres. “Al Rahba Hospital and Al Ain Hospital will assess any positive cases, and assessments can be accommodated at any Seha healthcare centre,” Seha said. The closure follows the nationwide removal of the majority of COVID-19 precautionary measures from November 7, 2022 onwards, in keeping with a decreased number of infections. Seha set up the UAE’s first dedicated COVID-19 testing facility as a drive-through facility at