Covid-19 in UAE: New PCR testing rule for Sharjah travellers

Sharjah - The new regulation will come into force five days after the announcement.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 3:07 AM

Last updated: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 9:02 AM

The Sharjah emergency, crisis and disasters management team has announced updated Covid testing procedures for passengers arriving at the Sharjah International Airport.

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Passengers need to have a negative Covid PCR test result that was taken no earlier than 72 hours before the date of travel.

Previously, the requirement was 96 hours.

The new regulation will come into force five days after the announcement.

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Passengers will also need to take a PCR test on landing at the Sharjah airport.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 3:07 AM

Last updated: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 9:02 AM

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