Demand for PCR assessments is anticipated to surge forward of the start of the brand new college yr subsequent Monday.
The Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Catastrophe Administration Authority introduced on Tuesday that pupils aged 12 and over should get hold of a destructive PCR check from not more than 96 hours earlier than the beginning of the brand new educational yr.
What are the brand new Covid guidelines for pupils returning to high school?
The brand new guidelines apply to public college pupils, in addition to these in non-public colleges in Abu Dhabi.
New guidelines for Dubai non-public college pupils had not been introduced on Wednesday.
Free Covid-19 assessments will probably be provided to public college pupils and employees within the UAE.
Cellular testing centres have been established at 226 public colleges throughout the nation and free screenings will probably be accessible till 10pm from immediately till Sunday, stated public colleges regulator Emirates Colleges Institution.
A full listing of the testing venues had been posted on-line.
How a lot are PCR assessments within the UAE?
With many individuals planning on taking late summer time holidays, the demand for assessments shouldn’t be anticipated to subside anytime quickly.
For these paying, assessments can be found in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for as little as Dh40 ($10.8) from some check centres, with dwelling testing now broadly accessible as nicely, for just a little additional.
Here’s a listing of a few of the locations the place you’ll be able to get hold of reasonably priced PCR assessments throughout the emirates.
The place to get the most effective offers on PCR assessments
Dubai
Seha Covid-19 screening centres at Dubai Parks and Al Khawaneej
Value: Dh50 or free for Emiratis (outcomes inside 48 hours)
Appointment: Through the Seha app
Time: 10am to 8pm
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Iranian Hospital Dubai
Value: 50Dh supply for academics and college students upon presentation of pupil or instructor ID card / Dh120 for everybody else (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: Open 24 hours a day
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Rizek cell software
Value: Dh119 (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: House go to might be booked through the app
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Justlife cell phone software
Value: Dh129 for check at dwelling (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Through the app
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City Firm cell phone software
Value: Dh84 (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Through the app
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Drive-through screening centre, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Value: Dh150 (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Stroll in
Time: Open 24 hours a day
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Normal Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Labourers in want of a PCR check can get hold of one at Jafilyia in Dubai
Value: Dh80 (labourers solely)
Appointment: Stroll-in
Time: 7am to 11pm
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Dubai Well being Authority (DHA) PCR testing centres
Drive-through assessments that don’t require appointment, run by the emirate’s well being authority can be found at Nad Al Hammar, Nad Al Sheba and Al Mankhool.
DHA has additionally opened a brand new drive-through testing centre that requires a previous appointment.
Value: Dh150 for all DHA testing centres
Appointment: Have to be made by contacting the amenities immediately
Again to high school PCR testing in Abu Dhabi – in footage
Abu Dhabi
Mediclinic Airport Highway Hospital
Value: Dh40 (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: 10am to 5pm
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Medeor Hospital Abu Dhabi
Value: Dh40 (outcomes inside 24 to 36 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: Open 24 hours
NMC Bareen Worldwide Hospital
Value: Drive-through Dh40 (outcomes inside 15 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: Open 24 hours
Sharjah
NMC Medical Centre, Buhairah Corniche
Value: Dh85 (outcomes inside 24 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: 9am – 9pm
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Thumbay Hospital
Value: Dh100 (outcomes inside 6-8 hours)
Appointment: Stroll-in solely
Time: 8am – 10.30pm
Up to date: August 25, 2022, 10:17 AM