UAE updates procedures for Covid-19 close contacts

emirates7 - The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with its strategic partners in the health sector, has announced an of the procedures required to be followed by the persons in direct physical contact with Covid-19 positive cases.

The update, which goes into effect from today, Friday, March 25, 2022, requires conducting PCR test on the first and seventh days, or when the contact starts showing symptoms of the virus.

The comes in line with the UAE's strategy to protect public health and safety and ensure returning to normalcy.