UAE recently launched a new screening facility at the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai that provides COVID-19 test results within five minutes.
Each COVID-19 test costs only Dh50 at the last exit on along the Sheikh Zayed Road before motorists proceed to the Ghantoot checkpoint.
“Those with negative results will be allowed to enter the emirate, while those with positive results must undergo a nose swab PCR test in the same location, before returning to their residence and avoiding contact with others until their test results are available,” said the announcement from the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office.
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This laser-based Diffractive Phase Interferometry (DPI) testing is an alternative testing method that uses laser technology to detect COVID-19 infections in just a few seconds.
Quantlase Imaging Lab, part of Abu Dhabi investment firm International Holdings Company (IHC) led the low-cost, non-invasive laser testing technology that would allow for efficient and cost-effective mass testing in the country.
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Those who present their negative coronavirus test through any of the COVID-19 testing centres within 48 hours as announced earlier need not undergo the same test and will be allowed entry to Abu Dhabi.
