Abu Dhabi authorities have introduced advanced scanning devices at key locations to help identify people who may be infected with the virus.
During the pilot phase of the roll out, scanners will be used at the Abu Dhabi border for entry.
They will also be installed at the entrance of public venues on Yas Island and at designated points of the Mussaffah area.
Machines will identify whether a person is potentially infected, and if so that individual must conduct a PCR test within 24 hours. All PCR tests related to this type of screening will be free of charge.
If the person is not identified as infected, he or she is free to cross through the entry point.
Scanners will not affect or replace any other safety measures that are currently in place, including social distancing and green pass status requirements, and are an added layer of protocol.
The state-of-the-art tech provides immediate results, is operated at a distance to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and is effective for mass screening.
The announcement follows the introduction of new green pass regulations in the emirate; a six-tier system that was launched on June 15.
A green pass (accessed via the Alhosn app) is now mandatory for accessing venues across Abu Dhabi including malls, large supermarkets, restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas and more. You can read all about the green pass requirements here.
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