ARN News Centre

Free COVID-19 tests for residents of Sharjah's Al Nahda

Sunday, 5 July 2020 06:51

Residents of Sharjah’s Al Nahda will be screened for COVID-19 for free.

The tests will be carried out from today as part of the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s 10-day COVID-19 screening campaign.

Residents were alerted via text messages to head to the mobile screening centre set up in Al Nahda Park between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm with their Emirates IDs.

The campaign, which is done in coordination with the Sharjah Police, will screen those aged 18 and above.

It is part of efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus by early detection and treatment.

More from UAE

UAE joins regional partners in condemning actions at Al Aqsa Mosque

The UAE has joined seven regional countries in condemning what they described as Israeli escalations at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
UAE condemns attack by Houthi group on Saudi-flagged vessel

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack by the Houthi group targeting the Saudi-flagged vessel Encelia while sailing in the Red Sea.
UAE President discusses future developments with Ruler of Fujairah

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.
UAE launches 'National Readiness Programme' for Emirati school graduates

The United Arab Emirates has launched the "National Readiness Programme - Ghatareef" for Emirati secondary school graduates.