His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has ordered coronavirus, COVID-19 free tests for the UAE citizens, domestic workers, people of determination, pregnant women, residents who are over 50 years old, people with coronavirus symptoms and the contacts of coronavirus patients.
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This announcement was made on a Tuesday and this order was decided in line with the preventive and precautionary measures taken by the UAE to contain the spread of the virus.
Free Coronavirus Tests for Domestic Workers in UAE
This directive to give out free tests was announced in a joint statement released today by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority NCEMA.
The health authorities will set the dates for tests and notify the public accordingly.
Just to repeat, the coronavirus free tests, aside from UAE citizens, include the following categories:
- Domestic Workers
- People of Determination
- Pregnant Women
- Senior Citizens older than 50
- People with coronavirus symptoms and the contacts of coronavirus patients
MOHAP and NCEMA said the move is part of the leadership’s keen efforts to provide all support and to take all necessary action to stem the spread of COVID-19 for the safety of the community and the wellbeing of the UAE citizens and residents.
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