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UAE to soon open more drive-through COVID-19 test centres

Monday, 30 March 2020 06:09

WAM

Over the next 10 days, the UAE will open more drive-through coronavirus testing centres across the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, issued the directive following the successful launch of the first testing centre at Zayed Sports City on Saturday.

The testing centres will be rolled out over the next 10 days in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Residents in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain will be welcomed at the Sharjah centre.

The centres will provide five-minute tests for citizens and residents using the latest medical technology.

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