![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2020.
A thermal scanner technician keeps a watchfull eye on the newly intalled thermal scanners at the Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi.
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A technician operates a thermal scanner to detect potential Covid-19 cases at Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
A technician operates a thermal scanner to detect potential Covid-19 cases at Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
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