Manama: Abu Dhabi updated the entry requirements for visitors and residents on Friday. New rules requiring commuters entering Abu Dhabi to take either a PCR test or a DPI test to rule out Covid-19 came into force on Saturday.
The National Emergency and Crisis Department announced that residents and visitors can enter the emirate of Abu Dhabi within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR or DPI test result starting Saturday. DPI test results no longer require a prior PCR test, said the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The latest move eased the covid-19 test rules to enter the emirate. Earlier, travelers had to undergo both tests to be allowed into the capital city, Abu Dhabi.
Since June 30, Abu Dhabi has updated entry rules many times owing to the situation. According to the first restrictions, commuters had been permitted to access the emirate by road only after showing a negative PCR Covid-19 test obtained within 48 hours prior to the entry. Then from mid-July, the entry rules were updated to allow the rapid laser DPI tests. On 27 August residents, tourists were permitted after two types of test results.
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee also said that residents and visitors who enter and stay for over six consecutive days within Abu Dhabi must now take a PCR test on the sixth day of each visit, in order to protect the health and safety of the community.
Besides, an additional PCR test is required if the visitor or resident desires to stay in the Emirate more than six days.
Residents and visitors who stay for six consecutive days or more within Abu Dhabi emirate must now take a PCR test on the sixth day of each visit, in order to protect the health and safety of the community, The Abu Dhabi Media Office said.
Coronavirus has infected a total of 72,766 people and killed 387 people in the UAE. Of this, 63,158 people were recovered from the virus. The country on Friday confirmed 612 new cases of COVID-19.
