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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Abu Dhabi announced that its sterilization programme has been completed and thanked its residents for the undeterred commitment to the precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants in the emirate and the UAE.

The emirate opened most of its public places to residents who have been vaccinated and their status appears green on the Alhosn app.

The emirate launched a hashtag, #OutAndAboutAbuDhabi.  

The Abu Dhabi Media office wrote on Twitter, “This week #OutAndAboutAbuDhabi, we explore some places #inAbuDhabi, where you can shop, dine and entertain safely with friends and family.

“Starting from August 20, entry to many public places will be limited to all restaurants, including citizens, residents and visitors, with the status green on the AlHosn App.

The media office said, “Together, step by step, we return to our normal life through our dedication to being concerned for the care of others, always considering the safety of our loved ones, and adhering, as usual, to all precautionary measures. Stay safe.”

On Friday, all the malls and restaurants in Abu Dhabi allowed residents and visitors access to its places who have been vaccinated and have undergone a PCR tests recently.

It was learnt that there has been a rush to get the vaccine and PCR tests in Abu Dhabi.

On the other hand, the Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated the procedure to enter Abu Dhabi emirate from within the UAE, for vaccinated citizens, residents and visitors, effective Friday, 20 August 2021.

According to the updated procedures, those vaccinated and participants in a clinical trial can enter Abu Dhabi if they have green pass and an active E or star icon on Alhosn app.

A PCR test is required to show the E/star icon, which remains active for 7 days.

No further testing after entering Abu Dhabi is required for those vaccinated and participants in a clinical trial with green pass and an active E or star icon on Alhosn if remaining in the emirate. 

Tourists

Visitors from abroad should also follow the relevant travel protocol.

The current testing procedures for those unvaccinated to enter the emirate remains the same.

This requires a PCR test within 48 hours of entry or a DPI test within 24 hours of entry, as well as multiple additional tests if remaining in the emirate.