Abu Dhabi residents must test every 14 days to maintain Al Hosn app green status.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority has updated its procedures in relation to members of the public who come in close contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19.
The update requires the individual to undergo a PCR test on first and seventh day or when the contact starts showing symptoms of the virus.
No quarantine is required should you test negative on both days.
الطوارئ والأزمات تعلن تحديث بروتوكول المخالطين بالتنسيق مع شركائها الاستراتيجين في القطاع الصحي. نص التحديث على اجراء فحص مخبري "PCR" في اليوم الأول واليوم السابع أو عند ظهور الأعراض للمخالطين، على أن يتم تفعيله بدءاً من اليوم الجمعة الموافق 25/03/2022. pic.twitter.com/grhi2akB1q
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 25, 2022
The measure sees a relaxing of closed contact procedures which saw members of the public required to take five PCR tests in five consecutive days following notification.
Should you test positive then you will be instructed to carry out another PCR test. If you have severe symptoms, are over 50, pregnant or suffer from a chronic disease, you will be instructed to go to a Prime Assessment Centre for a medical check.
If you do not fall into any of the aforementioned categories, you can undergo a PCR test at any health centre in the emirate and isolate. If the follow-up test is positive, you will then need to isolate for 10 days.
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If you receive a negative you will need to retest again within 24 hours and if that test is negative, you may leave isolation.
As of 26 February, confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 do not need to wear a tracker.
Currently vaccinated residents in Abu Dhabi must test every 14 days to maintain their green status on the Al Hosn app.
The price of a PCR test is AED 40.
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