In recent news of the spread of new Covid-19 variants, UAE announced their decision to restrict entry into all government institutions to only those vaccinated against coronavirus and those who are exempted from receiving the vaccine.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, made the announcement in line with the UAE’s COVID-19 recovery drive and efforts to ensure public safety – All federal government employees and the public seeking federal government services nationwide are required to follow the Green Pass Protocol on ‘Al Hosn’ app which will be effective starting January 3rd, 2022.
What must employees and individuals requiring entry into government buildings do?
- Must take a PCR test every 14 days, to maintain the “green status” in the app.
- Those who have been exempt from receiving the vaccine must take a PCR test every seven days.
- Children aged under 16 will not be required to undergo any COVID tests.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention also made it clear that unvaccinated individuals and those with ‘grey status’ on the Al Hosn app will not be allowed access to federal government entities.
It also advised the public to obtain the booster shot to ensure raising societal immunity arising Covid-19 cases
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