Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced plans to expand screenings for COVID-19 in densely populated areas across the emirate.
The tests will be conducted free-of-charge in residential blocks and housing complexes with large populations.
The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi is implementing the initiative in partnership with other relevant entities.
They have already started the process of evaluating the locations where the tests have to be carried out.
As part of the National Screening Programme, @DoHSocial in collaboration with @adphc_ae and @SEHAHealth, will expand the free medical and Covid-19 testing campaign to include groups of residents in high-density areas in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/FjfFPjf23K
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 30, 2020
This comes as part of the intensified testing strategy, which is considered the most effective way to reduce the spread of the virus and maintain public health.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 30, 2020
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