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DUBAI, March 29 — The United Arab Emirates has launched a drive-through coronavirus testing facility as part of the Gulf state’s efforts to fight the disease, the Abu Dhabi government’s media office announced. The facility, inaugurated by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, will...

The UAE has 468 officially declared Covid-19 cases. — Reuters pic

The facility, inaugurated by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, will provide safe screenings within five minutes, using state-of-the-art equipment and a highly-qualified medical team, it said. According to official state news agency WAM, the facility can serve 600 people a day, with priority given to senior citizens, pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses.

The UAE, which has 468 officially declared Covid-19 cases, including two deaths, has imposed restrictions on night movements and taken steps to sanitise outdoor areas and public transport.

 

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