COVID-19: Testing and sanitisation programme starts in Al Dhafra

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Al Dhafra region is the latest stop for the enhanced COVID-19 testing and sanitisation drive in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The programme is being implemented in the Madinat Zayed Industrial area by the Department of Health, in partnership with relevant entities.

Commercial activities in the zone will continue as usual but authorities have urged everyone to comply with their directives.

A similar initiative in Al Ain Industrial area is now in its third stage, while the one in Musaffah is now focusing on Block 26 as part of phase 12.

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