Completely vaccinated individuals can take pleasure in the ease of journey by taking a further PCR test, the local authorities mentioned on Sunday as Abu Dhabi tightened norms for getting into the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi accepted the screening protocols for individuals who have taken each the doses both as a part of the national vaccination drive or the Phase 3 medical trial.
According to the new protocols, both the categories of absolutely vaccinated individuals, i.e., those that have taken each the doses, will obtain particular symbols on their Al Hosn App – ‘E’ for the individuals of the nationwide vaccination program and a golden star for the volunteers of the medical trial.
For the ‘E’ sign, individuals should have completed a minimum of 28 days after taking the second dose.
However, the symbol will seem only after an individual takes a PCR test. And the validity of the symbol is seven days. If an individual has to proceed with the journey advantages, then another PCR test is required.
With both ‘E’ or a golden star, an individual is exempted from each the new journey norms carried out within the Capital from Sunday, i.e., getting into Abu Dhabi within 48 hours of receiving the negative PCR or DPI test result, and taking necessary PCR tests on day 4 and eight of staying within the emirate.
Those arriving from ‘green’ nations, areas and territories, should take a PCR test on arrival and again on day six, without the necessity to quarantine. Those arriving from different nations should take a PCR test on arrival, quarantine for 10 days, and take a PCR test on the eighth day.
“If in contact with a positive case, they need to quarantine for 5 days and take a PCR test on day 4. If the result’s negative, the quarantine can end,” the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office mentioned.
