COVID-19 tests for Abu Dhabi entry must be taken outside emirate

People who plan to enter Abu Dhabi must get their COVID-19 tests done outside the emirate.

That's according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, which clarified that tests taken in the capital will not be valid for entry.

Tests must be taken at any hospital or screening centre affiliated to the National Screening Programme outside Abu Dhabi within 48 hours of the planned trip.

Text messages with the "negative result" must be presented at the time of entry.

It's part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

All those planning to enter #AbuDhabi are required to take a COVID-19 test outside the emirate. The text message showing a negative test result received within 48 hours must be shown in order to enter.
All texts for tests taken in Abu Dhabi will not be valid for entry. pic.twitter.com/E9OCqSYoam

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) July 3, 2020