Abu Dhabi has ended its need for an electronic wristband during home quarantine for those coming from abroad. That move also goes into effect on September 19.
“The committee has approved continued strict adherence to home quarantine procedures and required testing schedules based on personal responsibility, as well as monitoring by healthcare systems to ensure compliance with precautionary measures. Violators will be reported to the Attorney-General,” said the Abu Dhabi media office.
“The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic has approved home quarantine without the use of wristbands for international travellers and those in contact with positive cases, effective Sunday, 19 September 2021. Positive cases must still wear a wristband The decision follows implementation of enhanced precautionary measures,” said the official announcement.
“The committee urges all citizens, residents and visitors to continue adhering to precautionary measures to protect public health and safety, maintain successes, and advance the nation’s sustainable recovery,” it continued.
In addition, starting on the same day, you will no longer need to get tested to enter the UAE’s capital.
“The decision follows the announcement of a decreased Covid-19 infection rate in the emirate of 0.2 per cent of total tests and the activation of the green pass system to enter some public places,” said the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
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