Bulletin: 402 new cases; Covid-19 test must for travelling out of UAE

Bulletin: 402 new cases; Covid-19 test must for travelling out of UAE

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.





Here's a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know:

Covid-19 test must for UAE citizens, residents before travelling abroad

UAE citizens and residents are required to take a Covid-19 test before travelling abroad, authorities announced on Wednesday. Addressing a virtual briefing on Wednesday, Dr Seif Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), said travellers must apply for a permit through the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Travel is allowed only for specific reasons. At this point, travel for leisure is not permitted, the official said. According to the ICA website, the categories under which a travel permit can be applied for are as follows: Medical treatment, education, work, business, humanitarian reasons and Emiratis who reside abroad. Travellers aged above 70 and those with chronic illnesses should not travel, the official stressed. "All countries are still assessing the situation, and we are following up to identify the destinations where travel is allowed," Dr Al Dhaheri added.

UAE reports 402 new Covid-19 cases, 594 recoveries

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 402 new cases