Government officials announced late Monday the extension of the lockdown, that has prevented people from leaving their area in Abu Dhabi.DUBAI: The capital of the United Arab Emirates has extended an emirate-wide lockdown for another week over the coronavirus pandemic.Government officials announced late Monday the extension of the lockdown, that has prevented people from leaving their area in Abu Dhabi.Movement also has been restricted into Abu Dhabi from the rest of the UAE, a federation of seven U.S.-allied sheikhdoms also home to Dubai.The lockdown comes as the rest of the UAE is trying to reopen its non-oil economy after the pandemic devastated its tourism and airline industry.There have been nearly 40,000 cases and 280 deaths from COVID-19 in the UAE, with 22,000 of those infected now recovered.The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. Abu Dhabi weather information, global news, and business headlines. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of NEWS18.com does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them.
DUBAI: The capital of the United Arab Emirates has extended an emirate-wide lockdown for another week over the coronavirus pandemic. Abu Dhabi first tightened coronavirus lockdown and Here’s everything you need to know about the updated procedures, according to the Abu Dhabi government:UAE citizens and residents are allowed to enter within 48 hours of receiving a negative COVID-19 test result.Blue-collar workers who are not based in Abu Dhabi are still banned from entering the emirate.Domestic workers for families in Abu Dhabi can enter with a negative coronavirus test result.People who have medical appointments for cancer or kidney related treatment.Officials representing ministries, local departments, diplomatic entities, companies, bureaus, offices of the royal families in the UAE, and those on “special missions” may apply for a one-day “MissionPermit” for a maximum of 14 hours between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.If the aforementioned officials plan on entering Abu Dhabi outside the designated 14-hour permit time period, then they must present a negative coronavirus test result that was taken 48 hours prior to entering. © Copyright Network18 Media and Investments Ltd 2020. Abu Dhabi Video: Fire in Abu Dhabi building put out, residents evacuated.

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Abu Dhabi updated on Tuesday its procedures for entry and said its latest decision to allow entry in and out of the emirate given that individuals show a negative coronavirus test result was based on a drop in COVID-19 cases in hospitals and new cases found during screening, the Abu Dhabi Media Office … Movement also has been restricted into Abu Dhabi from the rest of the UAE, a federation of seven U.S.-allied … All rights reserved. Read all news including political news, current affairs and news headlines online on Abu Dhabi Lockdown today. Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group.

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches website for parents and caregivers of children Emirates News Agency 13:56 9-Aug-20 Fire breaks out in Abu Dhabi Gulf News 13:12 9-Aug-20 Kozhikode crash: Air India Express reopens Abu Dhabi office Khaleej Times 12:36 9-Aug-20 “Abu Dhabi Emergency and Crisis Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Police and DOH, have announced a ban on movement entering & exiting the emirate and between its regions (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, & Al Dhafrah) starting from Tuesday 2 June, for 1 week,” the capital’s media office tweeted. Abu Dhabi first applied the ban for a week from June 2 to curb the spread of the pandemic. Those officials “must be tested every 14 days.”The rule of having a negative coronavirus test result taken 48 hours prior to entry applies to them as well.“People that ordinarily commute daily to Abu Dhabi are advised to reduce or limit their movement during this time, in order to protect themselves and their families from the risk of infection,” the AD media office said.“This option is available to individuals who are eligible for a free test. News about Abu Dhabi, the city and the emirate. Government officials announced late Monday the extension of the lockdown, that has prevented people from leaving their area in Abu Dhabi.