Three drive-through COVID-19 centers have opened in Abu Dhabi’s Dafra region where the tests could be carried out both through the nasal swab and diffractive phase interferometry (DPI) laser-based procedure.
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) said the centers have opened in Liwa, Sila and Dalma areas and will feature two tracks: One for nasal swabs and the other for DPI laser-based testing.
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At these centers, out 500 nasal swabs and 100 laser tests can be carried out per day and they will remain open throughout the week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
These centers were built with shipping containers, “leveraging their durability and adaptability, and resulting in robust heat and cold resistance”, Seha said, adding “ they are also easier to move, reuse, and maintain.”
The new centers have taken the total number of drive-through facilities operated by Seha to 24 across the country with a combined capacity of over 140,000 PCR tests per week. (AW)
