Abu Dhabi expands rollout of new COVID scanners

Authorities in Abu Dhabi will expand the use of special COVID-19 scanners, following a successful pilot phase.

From June 28, the devices will be deployed at all land and air entry points, in addition to various shopping malls and some residential areas.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has approved the scanners as "effective and viable detectors" of COVID-19.

If the scanner identifies a person as being potentially infected, they will not be permitted to enter and must follow the approved protocol and take a PCR test within 24 hours.

The move follows a successful trial of the technology at the Ghantoot entry point and in parts of Yas Island and Musaffah.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has expanded the roll-out of EDE scanners across the emirate to detect Covid-19 cases, effective from 28 June 2021, following Department of Heath authorisation of the scanning technology. pic.twitter.com/k34ZNV1NLx

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 27, 2021

The EDE scanning system will be used at shopping malls, as part of testing in some residential areas, and at land and air entry points, as part of efforts to enhance precautionary measures and curb the spread of Covid-19 by establishing safe zones.

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 27, 2021