Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) will be providing free COVID-19 PCR nasal swab tests for kids and teenagers at selected facilities and screening centres across the UAE.
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Available until Thursday September 30, the free PCR tests are for students only, and there’s no need to book an appointment in advance.
Saliva tests are also available at G42 healthcare centres and some SEHA drive-through screening centres across the country.
It’s part of a campaign to facilitate a smoother transition back to school for youngsters.
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Last week Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced that all private school students in the capital will be required to present a negative PCR test before returning to school this year.
Regardless of age or vaccination status, all private and charter school students – including students of determination – must produce a 14-day negative nasal PCR or saliva test result before they return to school.
The same protocol also applies to teachers, administrative staff, and third-party contractors.
SEHA COVID-19 screening centres are open from 8am to 8pm from Saturday to Thursday, and from 10am to 8pm on Fridays.
The full list of SEHA centres offering free PCR tests for students across the UAE is as follows:
Dubai
Al Khawaneej
City Walk
Dubai Parks and Resorts
Mina Rashid
Abu Dhabi
Al Bahia
Al Manhal
Al Shamkha
Rabdan
Zayed Sports City
Al Ain
Al Amirah
Al Hili
Al Sarooj
Asharj
For your up-to-the-minute guide on what’s happening in Dubai, head here.
For Abu Dhabi click here and for Sharjah click here.
Sat-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm. Until Thu Sep 30. Various locations across the UAE, seha.ae (80050).
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