In line with the ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic crisis in the UAE, Abu Dhabi authorities recently launched a mass COVID-19 testing campaign in Baniyas and Al Ain's Al Aamerah region.

As per a statement issued by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on Thursday, the decision to launch a preemptive screening campaign was taken by the authorities after a number of confirmed cases were detected from both the areas in the emirate.

The COVID-19 screening initiative has been launched by the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crisis and Disasters Committee in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre.

Meanwhile, the Emergencies, Crisis and Disasters Committee has also urged the public to support the efforts of the health authorities and coordinate with the testing process. At the same time, authorities have called on the residents to comply with necessary COVID-19 precautionary measures aimed at combating the spread of the virus in the emirate.