New COVID-19 testing rule for India-Dubai sector starts Thursday

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Passengers arriving into Dubai from India must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before departure from Thursday, April 22.

The Dubai Airports authority has issued a reminder on its social media accounts.

It says customers travelling from other destinations must have a negative certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Passengers are advised to contact their airline for more information. 

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