The facilities can process up to 700 tests daily
Stepping up efforts to preserve the health and safety of maritime personnel in Abu Dhabi and to drive business continuity, Abu Dhabi Ports has constructed Covid-19 testing facilities at both Zayed Port and Khalifa Port.
Accessible to all Abu Dhabi Ports employees, contractors and subcontractors active in the ports, the new facilities, which were constructed in record-time within one day, can process up to 700 tests daily.
Housing the latest in medical diagnostic equipment for detecting Covid-19, the 150sqm facilities are fully staffed by qualified medical personnel who can conduct the tests in a matter of minutes with results returning within 24 hours. Abu Dhabi Ports aims to conduct 6,000 tests in the upcoming days.
“As part of our fight against the pandemic, it is imperative we redouble our efforts to protect the health of these invaluable individuals,” remarked Captain Hazzaa Al Junaibi, Corporate Security Manager, Abu Dhabi Ports.
Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Abu Dhabi Ports has introduced several measures to ensure that health and safety is maintained across all aspects of its operations. This includes the introduction of temperature screening at all sea checkpoints, as well as thermal scans of all vessel crews and offshore personnel operating in Abu Dhabi waters.
