The UAE has conducted some 2.7 million COVID-19 tests in its airports for arriving passengers amid the pandemic, and since the country reopened again for international flights.

The UAE aviation sector has implemented mechanisms and protocols for a gradual and safe operation.

In a report on Gulf Today, Ismail Mohammed Al Balooshi, Official Spokesperson of UAE aviation sector said that to contain the pandemic and resume flights, the UAE imposed health protocols for arriving flights in order to prevent the spread of the virus during flights.

These protocols were circulated to all national and foreign carriers and airports in the country.

“To ensure that travelers entering the country are COVID-19-free, health authorities established compulsory procedures like pre-testing, testing upon arrival, and home or institutional quarantine, as per a mechanism for assessing the epidemiological situation,” he said.

“More than 2,700,000 tests for arrivals have been conducted since restarting flights. The total rate of positive results is 0.7%. More than 70% of front-line workers in the aviation sector were vaccinated, to ensure their safety and the safety of travellers,” he added.

The General Civil Aviation Authority also launched the first ever mobile centre for civil aviation medical services.

The aviation sector played a crucial role during the pandemic, transporting 2.7 million tonnes of good across the globe.

“The country worked with organizations of the international community to create a balanced work system and set safe travel procedures,” the offiical said.

The World Health Organization has repeatedly said that there is no zero risk travel, but there could be continuous prevention and assessment of risks.

“The decision-making process includes situational analysis, taking into account the local situation in countries of departure and countries of destination,” Al Balooshi added. (TDT)

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