Tag: COVID-19 PCR test

COVID19 cases cross the 1 million mark in UAE with the region ready for future emergencies

Brew Admin Aug. 12, 2022

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Frontline Heroes Office, said the public commitment has enabled the UAE leadership to deliver on its pandemic management strategy by following testing protocols, practising social distancing and mask-wearing, quarantining when required and committing to getting both vaccines and boosters. […]

Al Hosn green pass validity period reduced to 14 days

Brew Admin Jun. 14, 2022

ABU DHABI: Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced an update to the green pass system on the Al Hosn app, reducing its validity period from 30 days to 14 days. The update will be applied to all categories from Wednesday, 15th June 2022, except […]

No covid19 outbreaks in the Ramadan Umrah season

Brew Admin Apr. 25, 2022

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahd Al-Jalajil confirmed a reassuring health status for all pilgrims and visitors to Makkah this Ramadan. He added that no epidemic outbreaks or any threats to public health have been recorded so far. Noting the Saudi government’s keenness to provide the best services for pilgrims and to maintain their […]

Documentary chronicling Dubai’s journey combating coronavirus to air on May 7 and May 14

Brew Admin Apr. 21, 2022

DUBAI: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Discovery, announced the launch of a two-part documentary COVID-19: Dubai, chronicling Dubai’s journey in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary, featuring two 45-minute episodes, highlights the emirate’s robust response to the pandemic and its effective health measures, which ultimately enabled the city to contain […]

UAE announces travel protocols for unvaccinated citizens

Brew Admin Apr. 14, 2022

ABU DHABI: During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesman of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the updated travel protocol for unvaccinated UAE citizens, which will come into force on April 19, 2022. During the briefing, Dr. Al Ameri stressed that the new […]

NCEMA announces masks to be optional outdoors

Brew Admin Feb. 28, 2022

UAE: Authorities across the Emirates has announced ease on Covid safety rules as daily cases have dropped sharply. Among these one of the key points is that masks have been made optional outdoors, while it is still required in indoor spaces. Additionally, there will ease those around close contacts of Covid-positive cases.  However, the isolation […]

RT-PCR is not required when travelling to UAE

Brew Admin Feb. 22, 2022

Travelling to UAE from India, Pakistan and Srilanka? Passengers travelling to UAE will no longer require an RT-PCR test taken within six hours when you travel from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as per UAE airlines. You will however need a negative PCR Test within 48 hours of departure, which will be calculated from the […]

Learn how Dubai’s school community came together during the pandemic

Brew Admin Feb. 13, 2022

DUBAI: A new video series exploring behind-the-scenes stories of how Dubai’s schools came together during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released. Featuring parents, students, teachers and government officials, the film offers rare insights into how different members of the community responded to the outbreak, and how they came together to ensure the continuity of children’s […]

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