Key Points
- New testing and quarantine requirements based on vaccination status and exposure to COVID-19
Overview
The government of Bahrain has announced new testing and quarantine procedures based on vaccination status that will go into effect on October 15, 2021. Vaccinated or recovered individuals that hold a Green Shield (Bahrain’s vaccination digital passport) who have come into contact with an active COVID-19 case will:
- No longer be required to undergo a quarantine
- Be required to take a PCR test 1 day after exposure and seven days after exposure
For individuals not holding a Green Shield, who have come into contact with an active COVID-19 case will:
- Be required to undergo a 7-day quarantine
- Be required to take a PCR test at the beginning of the quarantine period and seven days after exposure
What’s Changed?
Quarantine and testing requirements have been changed for individuals exposed to COVID-19 based on vaccination status.
Sources: Bahrain News Agency
