Abu Dhabi updates travel rules for vaccinated people
The protocol applies to all vaccinated UAE citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi who received their second dose of vaccine at least 28 days earlier
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Commitee approved updated travel procedures for vaccinated citizens and residents of the emirate, effective Monday, May 3, 2021.
As per the new procedures, vaccinated travellers arriving from “green” countries must take a PCR test on arrival and on day six, without the need to quarantine.
Vaccinated travellers arriving from other countries must take a PCR test on arrival, quarantine for five days, and take another PCR test on day four ater arriving in the UAE.
The protocol applies to all vaccinated UAE citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi who received their second dose of vaccine at least 28 days earlier, which is documented in the vaccine report on Alhosn app. Meanwhile, non-vaccinated citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi arriving from “green” countries must take a PCR test on arrival without the need to quarantine, as well as two other PCR tests on days six and 12. Those arriving from other countries must take a PCR test on arrival, quarantine for 10 days and take another PCR test on day eight.
Recently, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) commended the support provided by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for combating COVID-19 and safely resuming immunisation activities against polio and other deadly childhood diseases.
“The leadership and unwavering support from His Highness Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and UAE is helping countries fight COVID-19 and safely resume immunisation activities against polio and other deadly childhood diseases,” the Fund tweeted today.
The UAE has always been at the forefront of efforts through its initiatives and field work under the guidance of Sheikh Mohamed, who made the concept of “reaching the last mile” a top priority of the UAE’S Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The UAE was also able to translate this trend in the spirit of collective responsibility into a rapid response as it started to ship and deliver medical aid and equipment for various uses, and most importantly, the urgent distribution of vaccines through the Coalition of Hope.
Within this context, the UAE has sent 2000 tonnes of medical aid to 130 countries, as part of its endeavour to spread the values of goodness, cooperation and solidarity among people.
Meanwhile, the Department of Community Development (DCD), in collaboration with its partners in Abu Dhabi’s social sector, has announced a series of initiatives targeting members of society in their entirety during the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, through organising more than 42 varied initiatives, based on three main themes; sports and physical fitness, family cohesion (while observing social distancing), alongside initiatives pertaining to support, generosity and tolerance.
Together with its partners, the ADDCD continues to develop initiatives and services tailored to the needs of society to address the challenges that may face its members as a result of the current conditions coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The initiatives aim to provide opportunities and services to individuals and promote social growth, in order to achieve the vision of ensuring a dignified life for all members of society.
The first theme focusing on sports aims to promote physical activity through eight awarenessraising campaigns and community-based programs launched in early Ramadan, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and other partners in the social sector, with a view to disseminating sports’ health, psychological and physical benefits and the importance of physical activity. These include a series of educational and edification lectures to be organised as part of the “Fit@home” series, as well as a number of lectures for Addcd-affiliated governmental institutions.
The efficacies target senior citizens, people with special needs, and families as a whole, along with the publication of a series of videos and awareness messages focusing on physical activity and how to adjust the daily lifestyle during Ramadan in terms of healthy foods and beverages, as well as practicing sports, and how to keep bodyweight in check.
Competitions under the catchphrase “Activate Your Mind” will also be held to motivate participants.