NMC Healthcare has established a new COVID-19 drive-thru facility at Oxford Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi. Located at the centre of the Muroor road, the facility was inaugurated by NMC Healthcare’s CEO Michael Davis in the presence of Clancey Po, president of operations.

Addressing the launch ceremony, Davis hailed the NMC's continuous efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic in line with the national measures to enhance detection of infections and facilitate vaccination of all eligible community members.

"We dedicate yet another Covid-19 RT-PCR drive-through facility to serve the ever-growing needs of the community. We remain grateful to the regulatory and community for the trust that they have placed in our facilities and faculties,” he added.

NMC has set up various COVID-19 drive-through centres across the emirate, including NMC Speciality Hospital on Electra Street, Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, NMC Royal Medical Centres at Karama and Shahama, and NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, with the aim of boosting the efforts to overcome the pandemic crisis.

Dr Shamina Hatoon, medical practitioner, Oxford Medical Centre, stressed the importance of community members to undergo regular PCR testing to help the national effort against the pandemic.

"It is a personal responsibility of every individual that promotes the health and safety of the loved ones around them," Dr Hatoon added.

The new drive-through facility is accessible to all residents access for COVID-19 PCR testing in the convenience of their vehicles, seven days a week. It is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9 am to 9.30 pm and on Fridays from 2 pm to 9.30 pm.