DUBAI – Expo 2020 Dubai today announced that from Thursday 30 December, all media will need to present a valid 48-hour negative PCR test to gain access to the Expo Media Centre (EMC).
Media can take a PCR test at the World Parking or Expo Village testing facilities. These tests are free of charge with proof of a valid media accreditation pass.
As the largest major global event of its kind to be held since the start of the pandemic, Expo 2020 continues to maintain robust COVID-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending. These include the mandatory vaccinations of all Expo and International Participant staff, volunteers, contractors and service providers, while visitors aged 18 and above must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours.
Mandatory mask-wearing – indoors and outdoors – for visitors, as well as all staff and participants, has also been maintained. Venues may require to close temporarily for deep cleaning and sanitisation in response to positive cases detected by extensive workforce testing protocols, as well as for maintenance, private events and staff shortages.
Visits to Expo 2020 reached a total of 8,067,012 in the period up to 27 December, as the event continues to welcome visitors safely and responsibly. The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone continues to be Expo 2020’s highest priority, and organisers remain committed to working with participants to welcome visitors to a safe and exceptional Expo.
Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022, inviting the world to join a global celebration that will help to shape a better, brighter future for everyone.