• Covid-19 PCR testing stations inside three Majid Al Futtaim malls in Dubai are now open to public. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
    Covid-19 PCR testing stations inside three Majid Al Futtaim malls in Dubai are now open to public. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
  • Testing stations are also open in City Centre Deira and Mirdif City Centre. At Mall of the Emirates, a single booth is placed near an entrance, where certified staff give swab tests
    Testing stations are also open in City Centre Deira and Mirdif City Centre. At Mall of the Emirates, a single booth is placed near an entrance, where certified staff give swab tests
  • PCR tests costs Dh150 and are only for those who need it for travel or non-medical purposes. Members of public with Covid-19 symptoms, including fever or cough, should not get tested at the mall.
    PCR tests costs Dh150 and are only for those who need it for travel or non-medical purposes. Members of public with Covid-19 symptoms, including fever or cough, should not get tested at the mall.
  • The test is free for people aged 50 and above, those with chronic illnesses, Emiratis and GCC nationals, people with disabilities and anyone with an Emirati mother.
    The test is free for people aged 50 and above, those with chronic illnesses, Emiratis and GCC nationals, people with disabilities and anyone with an Emirati mother.
  • The stations were introduced as part of UAE’s efforts to increase testing across the country.
    The stations were introduced as part of UAE’s efforts to increase testing across the country.
  • A PCR testing centre opens at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.
    A PCR testing centre opens at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.
  • Bookings can be made via the Dubai Health Authority mobile app or by calling 800342. Walk-ins are no longer accepted
    Bookings can be made via the Dubai Health Authority mobile app or by calling 800342. Walk-ins are no longer accepted

Health

Coronavirus: Testing booths at malls in Dubai now open for walk-in screenings

The service at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Deira is available for residents or visitors who require a test result for travel and other non-medical purposes

The National

November 05, 2020

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Covid-19 testing booths at malls in Dubai will now operate on a walk-in basis, Dubai Health Authority said.

The PCR testing stations in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Deira will operate Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 5pm and Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.

Previously, the testing booths were open seven days a week, from 11am to 6pm, on an appointment-only basis.

The service is available only for residents or visitors who require a test result for travel and other non-medical purposes.

The testing service was made available in malls for the first time last month. DHA launched the testing booths in malls to ensure Dubai residents had easy access to affordable PCR screenings.

Each PCR station is located near the entrance of the participating mall and has the capacity to conduct 180 tests a day.

The test costs Dh150 and results are sent to the customer within 24 hours.

The test is free for people aged 50 and above, those with chronic illnesses, Emiratis and GCC citizens, people with disabilities and anyone with an Emirati mother.

DHA advised those showing symptoms to not get tested at the malls.

On Wednesday, the Abu Dhabi Crisis, Emergency and Disasters Committee announced that, from Sunday, residents would need to undergo more testing to enter the capital.

Emiratis and residents entering Abu Dhabi from any other emirate will need to undergo up to three Covid-19 tests.

To enter the emirate, a person must present a negative DPI blood test or PCR nasal swab result received within 48 hours.

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