More stringent measures in entering Abu Dhabi will take effect today.
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic announced on Saturday that a person can enter the emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR or DPI test result instead of the 72 hours, which was in place from December 24.
This developed after the number of COVID-19 cases increased, hitting a record high of 3,432 on Saturday.
A person also needs to take mandatory PCR tests on day four of entry for those staying in the emirate for four days or more. A mandatory test will also be taken for those staying for eight days or more.
The day of entry to Abu Dhabi is counted as day 1.
The procedures apply to all citizens and residents, including Abu Dhabi residents.
However, there is a reprieve in travel restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated or volunteers of the Phase 3 clinical trials who have received status (letter ‘E’ or gold star) on their Al Hosn app.
The committee has continued to urge community members to continue their cooperation and commitment to follow preventive and precautionary measures.
Those who fail to follow the procedures are liable for fines. (ES)
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated procedures to enter Abu Dhabi from within the country, effective from Sunday, 17 January, as part of the proactive efforts and precautionary measures to contain and eliminate the spread of Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/MIkfqUEDZg
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