Free Covid-19 tests for Emiratis and their housemaids

  DUBAI – Starting next week, coronavirus tests in the UAE will be free of cost to Emiratis and their housemaids, according to a new initiative. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the new initiative is under orders of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The free coronavirus test will cover all citizens and their domestic workers, whether or not they exhibit symptoms. For those not qualified to avail of free testing, Covid-19 screening in the UAE costs Dh370 and must be paid through the Seha app. Coronavirus tests are free for people in high-risk categories, including people with special needs, pregnant women and people above the age of 50. People with symptoms of Covid-19 will also be given the test for free. Currently, mass testing is underway at 14 centres across the UAE. Booking is required. In Dubai, drive-through centres are located in Al Khawaneej, Al Nasr Club, Al Qusais, Al Warqa, Dubai Festival City, Discovery Gardens, International City, Port Rashid and Silicon Oasis. In Abu Dhabi, testing centres are located in Al Bahia, Al Hili, Al Wathba, Ghayathi, Madinat Zayed, Mussafah and Zayed Sports City. ICA/Expat Media https://www.expatmedia.net/sneak-peek-adnec-transforms-field-hospital/2020/04/ https://www.expatmedia.net/dubai-world-trade-centre-transforms-largest-hospital-mideast/2020/04/ https://www.expatmedia.net/applause-filipino-frontliners-uaes-largest-covid-19-test-centre/2020/05/ https://www.expatmedia.net/covid-19-home-testing-service-launches-dubai/2020/04/
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