Dubai pulls out all stops to combat coronavirus, says Dubai Media Office

Dubai Airports, DHA going all out to screen passengers

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Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor
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Passengers at Dubai Airport. Picture for illustrative purpose only
Passengers at Dubai Airport. Picture for illustrative purpose only
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Dubai: Dubai Media Office on Monday said that Dubai Airports in coordination with Dubai Health Authority has implemented strict screening measures and is conducting medical check-ups for passengers as a precautionary measure.

It said, “Every passenger arriving at the airport undergoes a full non-intrusive thermal scanning. Passengers from countries with high infection counts are screened twice. Dubai has pulled out all stops to combat coronavirus.”

It said DHA staff are at the airport 24/7 and conducting tests right there.

Hospitals are completely prepared to handle confirmed cases, it added.

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