Sharjah: Due to the recent surge in numbers of COVID-19 and Omicron cases worldwide, healthcare facilities have been on guard and made due arrangements to combat the spread and ease the testing process for residents. Zulekha Hospital Sharjah has opened up their drive-through testing center to ease the RT-PCR testing process for patients. Results are being given within 24 to 36 hours.

 “Patients are skeptical to enter a hospital or a clinic to take the test as they fear coming in contact with the infection. While we have exercised utmost infection control and hygiene precautions across our facilities, we want to make it more convenient for our patients to be stress-free and take the tests at the drive-through testing center outside our hospital in Sharjah.” 

“As we continue to fight the pandemic, we also urge residents to take their booster vaccinations that are available in our facilities in Dubai and Sharjah” says Managing Director at Zulekha Hospital Taher Shams.” 

Zulekha Hospital Sharjah has also seen a surge in numbers for RT-PCR tests over the last few months with individuals travelling for annual leaves. Various seasonal concerts, corporates, schools and public gatherings also required individuals to produce negative PCR reports to be able to join events and day to day work and classes. This has contributed to a surge in the demand for PCR tests. 

Over and above this quick service for RT-PCR tests, the hospital also provides Homecare services for PCR testing in both Dubai and Sharjah. 700+ patients are screened currently per day by the hospitals. Zulekha Hospital Homecare services has seen an increase in the number of doctor, nurses, physiotherapy, other lab investigation services called for at home over the year since they last started in January 2021.