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COVID-19: Unvaccinated people not allowed to enter these public places in Abu Dhabi

The directive will come into effect from August 20

Published: June 29, 2021 17:52 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are not vaccinated, there are some public places that you may not be able to visit following an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee. — The announcement was made on June 28, 2021. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The decision, effective from August 20, will allow only those vaccinated to enter the following places: — Read the announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.1624897759259 Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• Shopping centres • Restaurants • Cafes • Gyms • Recreational facilities • Sporting activities — Places where you are allowed to enter only if vaccinated. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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• All other retail outlets not within shopping centres • Health clubs • Resorts • Museums • Cultural centres • Theme parks — Places where you are allowed to enter only if vaccinated. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Universities and institutes • Schools • Nurseries — Image Credit: Supplied

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Exceptions The decision does not include places that sell essential goods such as supermarkets and pharmacies. — The exceptions were also announced in the decision Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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It also does not apply to: 1. Unvaccinated individuals with vaccination exemption received through the approved process and registered on the Al Hosn app. 2. Children aged 15 and under. — Here's how you can apply for vaccine exemption: gulfnews.com/1.1621350506704 Image Credit: AFP

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EDE scanners at public places While the decision will come into effect from August 20, the Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH) has already authorised the use of scanners at various locations in the emirate. — EDE scanners have already been placed at various locations in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Source: Video grab/Abu Dhabi Media Office

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The EDE scanners (named after the EDE Research Institute Abu Dhabi, which developed the technology) are being used at various locations in the emirate, to test for COVID-19 infections. — Image Credit: Source: Video grab/Abu Dhabi Media Office

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The EDE scanner detects possible infections by measuring electromagnetic waves that change when the RNA (Ribonucleic acid) particles of the virus are present in the person’s body. — Image Credit: Source: Video grab/Abu Dhabi Media Office

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