Cars queue up at the Ghantoot checkpoint for EDE scan.

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter

Abu Dhabi started the EDE entry procedures for all arrivals to the emirate at the Ghantoot checkpoint for rapid detection of CIVID-19 symptoms at Saturday midnight.

Gulf Today witnessed streams of cars at the checkpoint getting scanned by health experts.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee updated the procedure to curb the spread of cases.

The decision became effective on Sunday, 19 December 2021.

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The decision strengthens precautionary measures to help maintain the low Covid-19 infection rate of 0.05 per cent of total tests in Abu Dhabi emirate.  

EDE scanners use advanced technology to rapidly detect potential Covid-19 cases without storing personal information.

Potential positive Covid-19 cases will be referred to an on-site testing centre, where they will be given a free antigen test, and results within 20 minutes.

Abu Dhabi’s low infection rate has been successfully achieved through the ongoing implementation of preventive and precautionary measures, including continuous testing and contact tracing, use of the green pass system to access public places and events, and high vaccination rates.