Around 20,000 mall and shop employees have gone through COVID-19 test in preparation for the reopening of commercial centers across Abu Dhabi.
The COVID-19 tests were rolled out in seven of SEHA’s drive-through screening facilities in Abu Dhabi city, Al Wathba, Al Bahia, Al Ain and Al Dhafra over the weekend.
The testing for workers is part of the initiative of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus while the country gears up for the resumption of economic activities.
This was done in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), reported WAM.
Earlier, ADDED issued a circular to reopen shopping malls in adherence to strict guidelines for the health and safety of employees, under the instruction of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority.
Mohammed Hawas Al Sadid, CEO of Ambulatory Healthcare Services at SEHA, said, “Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been working closely with the UAE’s leadership and other government entities to minimize the spread of the virus and protect our community.
“As the Emirate of Abu Dhabi now prepares for its shopping malls to reopen, the safety and well being of their employees and the community of Abu Dhabi remains our top priority,” he said.
