Entry to public places in Abu Dhabi only for vaccinated
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Citizens, residents and tourists with Covid-19 vaccinated status and green status on the Alhosn app, which appears after a negative PCR test result and remains for 30 days, will be allowed entry to public places in Abu Dhabi from August 20.
This was announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, which also stated that entry is also allowed for those exempted from vaccination with green status on Alhosn app, which appears after a negative PCR test result and remains for seven days.
Children under 16 years, whose status will appear as green on Alhosn app without the requirement of a test, will also be allowed entry, WAM reported.
Unvaccinated individuals and those with grey status on Alhosn app, which reflects an expired PCR test, are prohibited from entering public places.
The committee also announced that those with a new residency permit have a grace period of 60 days to be vaccinated.
The process also applies to visitors and tourists, who should also adhere to the international travel protocol.
The committee explained that to maintain the vaccinated status, a booster dose must be taken six months after receiving the second dose as per the medical protocol for each vaccine.
A grace period of 30 days is given to all those who have taken their second dose more than six months ago, before their status will turn grey on September 20. Participants in vaccine trials are exempt from needing a booster dose.
The public places are shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, and all other retail outlets, including those not within a shopping centre, as well as gyms, recreational facilities and sporting activities, health clubs, resorts, museums, cultural centres and theme parks.
The list also includes universities, institutes, public and private schools and children’s nurseries in the emirate.
The committee stressed the importance of committing to precautionary measures as well as choosing to vaccinate as it is the most effective method for sustainable recovery.
