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Emirates to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

©Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Emirates, in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), will be introducing additional precautions regarding the coronavirus. On April 15, all passengers booked on a flight to Tunisia were tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results were available within 10 minutes. This test was conveniently done at the Group Check-in area of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer said: “The testing process has gone smoothly and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Dubai Health Authority for their initiatives and innovative solutions. This would have not been possible without the support of Dubai Airport and other government authorities. We are working on plans to scale up testing capabilities in the future and extend it to other flights, this will enable us to conduct on-site tests and provide immediate confirmation for Emirates passengers travelling to countries that require COVID-19 test certificates. The health and safety of staff and passengers at the airport remain of paramount importance.”

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