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    How to get a COVID-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi for visitors and residents?

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    How to get a COVID-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi for visitors and residents?

    Those entering Abu Dhabi need a negative COVID-19 test done, valid for 48 hours


    Published:  July 02, 2020 17:07 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    You need to have a negative COVID-19 test valid for 48 hours to enter Abu Dhabi, according to the latest announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1593600890004 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    A Gulf News reader, who lives in Germany, wrote in asking whether he would be allowed to enter Abu Dhabi on an upcoming trip to the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    He said that during his trip to the UAE, he would need to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and was willing to get the necessary COVID-19 tests done. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Was the permission to enter Abu Dhabi, following a negative COVID-19 test result, only for citizens and residents? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    According to Abu Dhabi Police, visitors with a negative COVID-19 result can also enter the emirate. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    However, the test needs to be done at a centre affiliated with the National Screening Programme, and valid for 48 hours. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Seha centres for National Screening programme outside the UAE have extended their work timings from 10am to 8pm, and will be open on weekends, too. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The cost of the test is Dh370. Find out if you are eligible for a free COVID-19 test here: gulfnews.com/1.1592490027879 Image Credit: Gulf News
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