Dubai Airports: thermal examination and "nose swab" for those coming from these countries

According to the directives of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the health authorities in the Emirates, Dubai Airports Corporation said that as part of the measures it has taken in relation to the emerging Corona virus, the organization can confirm the following information, noting that the Dubai International Airport team of the Dubai International Health Authority Thermal examination and nasal swabs are performed on travelers from the following countries:

Thailand
Lebanon
Syria
Italy
People's Republic of China - Beijing.

The airline stated on its website that, according to the directives of the General Authority of Civil Aviation in the Emirates, flights to and from the following countries were temporarily suspended: namely,

Bahrain
the Islamic Republic of Iran
People's Republic of China, except for Beijing

The Foundation stated that, in addition to the changes mentioned above, all flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia are now restricted to the following airports: King Khalid International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Fahd International Airport.

It stated that travelers to Kuwait, via Dubai, and those residing in Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Egypt, and Syria, or have traveled to it during the past 14 days, are not allowed to enter Kuwait, and they must check with their airline before departure .

Sources:

Khaleej Times

Gulf News