Coronavirus: Two new centres in Fujairah to offer free tests

The new facilities are in Masafi and Al Bidyah areas of the emirate

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 05 AUGUST 2020. The DPI Screening facility along the border between Dubai and Abu Dhabi which screens travellers for the COVID-19 virus using a blood sample and laser technology. It is a quick blood test and results are out in a matter of minutes. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Nick Webster. Section: National.

Nearly 6,000 people are tested at the Ghantoot laser centre every day. Antonie Robertson / The National

Aug 11, 2020

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has opened two new centres in Fujairah to offer free coronavirus tests.

The new facilities are in Masafi and Al Bidyah areas of the emirate.

On July 21, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, instructed health officials to test citizens and residents in the emirate for free.

A health worker in the UAE examines a sample to test for Covid-19. AFP

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The free testing centres in the emirate aim to encourage people to visit the clinics to get tested.

The mass testing programme is part of the country’s early detection strategy, aimed at identifying, isolating and treating Covid-19 patients to avoid further spread of the virus.

Last month, seven health centres, four hospitals, and mobile medical facilities were allocated to provide free coronavirus tests to citizens and residents of Ras al Khaimah.