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Floor markers and barriers are designed to ensure social distancing throughout the airport.
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New safety measures are in place at Sharjah International Airport as it prepares to welcome UAE residents home from overseas.
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Airport signage has been updated to follow government-issued safety advice for airports across the UAE.
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Thermal scanners and sanitisation facilities have been installed at the airport to detect and protect against Covid-19.
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Protective screens will keep passengers and airport staff safe.
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Social distancing measures are clearly marked with seats blocked off to ensure travellers keep a safe distance between them.
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Floor markers and barriers are designed to ensure social distancing throughout the airport.
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New safety measures are in place at Sharjah International Airport as it prepares to welcome UAE residents home from overseas.
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Airport signage has been updated to follow government-issued safety advice for airports across the UAE.
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Thermal scanners and sanitisation facilities have been installed at the airport to detect and protect against Covid-19.
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Protective screens will keep passengers and airport staff safe.
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Social distancing measures are clearly marked with seats blocked off to ensure travellers keep a safe distance between them.
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Floor markers and barriers are designed to ensure social distancing throughout the airport.
Coronavirus: All travellers to Sharjah must take second PCR test on arrival
Residents are now allowed to enter the emirate without any prior approval under new travel guidelines issued by Sharjah authorities
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Shuchita Gautam
23 September, 2020
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