The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) have announced the updated protocol for contacts of active COVID-19 cases, effective Sunday, 20 February, 2022.

Contacts of active cases and those who do not bear the ‘Green Shield’ on the BeAware app will no longer need to undergo precautionary quarantine.

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The Taskforce also announced the update of the protocol for contacts of active cases by limiting the PCR tests only to symptomatic cases:

1- Take a COVID-19 rapid test; in the event that the result appears positive, the person must proceed directly to one of the (drive-thru) testing centers for a (PCR) test.

2- Take a PCR test for COVID-19 at a private hospital.

3- Call 444 to book an appointment for a (PCR) test in case of symptoms.