WATCH: COVID-19 home testing efforts in Al Ain

Friday, 7 August 2020 14:06

Citizens and residents of Al Ain city have expressed their appreciation for the UAE leadership’s efforts to ensure their health and safety.

In a video posted on twitter by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, both Emiratis and expats are seen praising the COVID-19 home testing initiative, which comes as part of the country's national screening programme.

A team of highly trained medical professionals are seen going door-to-door to test everyone residing in Al Ain, as they fight to contain the spread of the virus in the country.

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