Saudi Gazette report

AL-AHSA — Al-Ahsa Municipality has launched an initiative with its first proactive testing station that aims to test people from their vehicles, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Sunday.

This initiative comes under the precautionary measures to curb the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. The municipality is carrying out this initiative in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Affairs in Al-Ahsa Governorate.

The testing station, situated on King Fahd Road, has a number of specialists and an integrated medical team supervised by the Directorate of Health Affairs in Al-Ahsa Governorate.

Different segments of society eligible for testing or persons wishing to be reassured about their health and safety are tested. The testing is done via two lanes.

The health practitioners at the point conduct tests, take medical swabs and conduct laboratory diagnoses, as a proactive measure to determine the health condition of those wishing to undergo tests.

This will contribute to detecting any cases early, even if they do not show any symptoms of coronavirus infection. This would also help stem the spread of COVID-19 and control any infection.

The Mayor of Al-Ahsa Eng. Adel Al-Milhim reaffirmed the prudent government’s keenness to provide all forms of support and carry out all precautionary and preventative measures for the sake of the health and safety of the citizens and expatriates and to protect them from the COVID-19 virus.