Etihad Airways is waiving off rebooking and cancellation fees for tickets to and from mainland China in response to outbreak of the coronavirus.

The waiver applies for tickets issued on or before January 24 for travel with Etihad Airways to or from mainland China between January 24 and February 29, 2020.

"Etihad Airways is closely monitoring the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China and coordinating its response with airport and health authorities in Abu Dhabi," a notice from the airline said.

"Guests who would like to make changes or cancel their Etihad flights should call our contact centre in the UAE on +971600555666 or in China on (+86) 4008822050, or contact their travel agent in case they have not booked their travel with Etihad directly."

UAE airports are also taking precautionary measures and are carrying out health screenings of passengers arriving on direct flights from China.

Airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are carrying out these screenings. "Abu Dhabi International Airport has started a screening process for passengers arriving from China in an effort to ensure the health and safety of all of our travelers," Abu Dhabi Airports announced on its Twitter account.

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