Emirates becomes the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers
Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have introduced additional precautions. Passengers on flight to Tunisia on 15th April, 2020, were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers.
Today @emirates has become the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. We thank @DHA_Dubai, @DubaiAirports and all UAE government authorities for their initiatives and innovative solutions that ensure well-being of all. pic.twitter.com/DTHFjcLdZV
— HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (@HHAhmedBinSaeed) April 15, 2020
The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results were available within 10 minutes. This test was conveniently done at the Group Check-in area of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
All Emirates aircraft will go through enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes in Dubai, after each journey.
