PCR tests will be free-of-charge every 30 days for all students, administrative, academic and technical staff in UAE schools.
This was announced on Tuesday during the weekly government media briefing.
According to officials, the free tests will be offered to those who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
It will be made available to students and staff from both private and government educational facilities.
The list of facilities offering the free tests is yet to be released.
يسرنا أن نعلن بأنه وبالتنسيق مع وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع ووزارة التربية والتعليم فقد تقرر إجراء الفحوصات المخبرية PCR لجميع الطلبة والكوادر الإدارية والأكاديمية والفنية من فئة المطعمين مجاناً كل 30 يوم في جميع المنشآت التعليمية الخاصة والحكومية في الدولة.#يدا_بيد_نتعافى pic.twitter.com/LvNAL95iFj
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) September 7, 2021
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