As part of the UAE’s second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions, here’s a list of things you don’t need to do anymore.
Effective 6am on 7 November 2022, all Covid-19 related restrictions and precautions have been lifted in the UAE!
The same was announced during the latest UAE Government media briefing on the pandemic. Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), highlighted several points as part of the country’s second phase of easing restrictions.
What has changed
- As of today, wearing masks will be optional in all open and closed facilities, including places of worship and mosques. The only exception is health facilities and centres for people of determination, where it will be mandatory.
- At mosques and musallas, praying on personal mats will be optional.
- The biggest announcement, however, is that you won’t be needing a green pass anymore! The Al Hosn App will be limited to proof of vaccination certificates and test results inside and outside the country upon request.
- When it comes to sporting events and activities, organising bodies at the national and local levels may request pre-examinations or vaccination certificates as they deem fit.
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The plan ahead
According to the announcement, Covid-19 will be included in the National Active Surveillance Programme for Influenza and Acute Respiratory Diseases.
There are a few guidelines for the healthcare sector to observe. Scientific research and genetic studies will be conducted to follow up on bacterial and viral diseases, as well as vigilant surveillance and follow-up to enhance and develop the response capabilities of health authorities and other bodies with any future emergency events.
Daily case updates will continue on the official website of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and the NCEMA.
In case you contract the infection, there will still be healthcare facilities and treatment for the same, in addition to the five-day isolation period.
On a global scale, the UAE had assumed an exceptional position given it was one of the first countries to monitor and contain all Covid-19 related challenges. Dr Al Dhaheri also clarified that all procedures announced are subject to be updated and changed according to the latest developments in the epidemiological situation in the country.
As of now, things are looking up!
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