COVID-19: Testing and sanitisation drive starts in Al Ain Industrial area

Sunday, 14 June 2020 06:53

By Sanooj Sherif

Phase 1 of the COVID-19 testing and sanitisation drive in Al Ain Industrial Area started on Sunday.

Commercial activities in the zone will continue as usual during the programme, which is being implemented by the Department of Health in partnership with relevant entities.

Authorities have urged those living in the area to comply with their directives. They have also reassured that legal action will not be taken against anyone who is found violating visa regulations.

Phase 1 of the sanitisation programme and Covid-19 testing in Al Ain industrial Area will begin today. The programme is being implemented by @DoHSocial, in partnership with relevant entities. pic.twitter.com/TsdySYChBT
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 13, 2020

A similar programme in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area has now entered its ninth phase, and is currently focused on Blocks 33, 35 and 36.

Phase 9 of the sanitisation programme and Covid-19 testing in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi will begin today with Blocks 33, 35 and 36. The programme is being implemented by @DoHSocial, in partnership with relevant entities. pic.twitter.com/Mp9PszwGMn
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 13, 2020

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