SEHA lists out COVID testing centres for Abu Dhabi travellers

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The Abu Dhabi health authority has listed out a number of drive-thru centres in the UAE capital where travellers can get a PCR test done.

In a series of Tweets, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) said it's open for citizens, residents and tourists.

In Abu Dhabi, the centres are located in Zayed Sports City, Al Wathba, Al Bahia, Al Manhal, Shamkha and Rabdan, and at Asharej, Al Hili and Al Sarouj in Al Ain.

They will operate from Saturday to Thursday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Fridays. 

In Al Dhafra region, the centres will be at Madinat Zayed, Liwa, Marfa, Ghayathi and Dalma, and will run from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, from Saturday to Friday.

Meanwhile, vaccinated travellers must take a PCR test on arrival and on day six.

Unvaccinated citizens, residents and visitors arriving into Abu Dhabi from Green List destinations are still not required to quarantine but must take a PCR test on arrival and another on days six and nine.

These rules were issued as part of an update from the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee

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