Abu Dhabi exempts religious leaders from paying COVID-19 test fees

Initiative aimed at supporting places of worship to implement precautionary measures

Last updated: September 25, 2020 | 16:48

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Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi has exempted religious leaders in the capital from paying for COVID-19 test fees in order to support places of worship in implementing precautionary measures to protect the community’s health and safety.

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The announcement was made by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on Twitter on Friday.

Worshippers should follow safety instructions and adhere to precautionary measures, the tweet said, adding that a maximum capacity of 30 per cent is permitted at any point of time in a place of worship.