Bahrain : Following an approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announced that the protocols for contacts of active cases have been updated, and will go into effect starting from Sunday, 20 February 2022.
According to the updated protocols, contacts of active cases will no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation, this includes individuals who do not have the green shield on the BeAware Bahrain application.
Also as part of the updated contacts protocol, tests will be only be done for individuals experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms, through the following options:
1- Conducting a rapid test. If the result of the rapid test is positive, individuals must go directly to one of the drive through testing centres to conduct a PCR test.
2- Or conduct a PCR test at a private hospital.
3- Or book a PCR test via the BeAware application if experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms
4- Or call 444 to take an appointment for a PCR test, if experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.
The Taskforce highlighted that the updated protocol comes following the cancellation of the isolation period for individuals with the green shield. This is based on what the national indicators have proven regarding the effectiveness of vaccination and the booster shot of it in raising the body’s immune response.
The Taskforce stressed the importance of continuing to adhere to the precautionary measures and the latest updates to protocols, in order to maintain the Kingdom’s successful coronavirus response and to preserve public health.