Covid-19 in UAE: Abu Dhabi home quarantine rules; all you need to know

Abu Dhabi - Isolation guidelines will differ for those quarantining after coming into contact with an infected person.

By Web Report

Published: Sat 29 May 2021, 3:41 PM

Last updated: Sat 29 May 2021, 3:44 PM

Home quarantine rules for vaccinated Abu Dhabi residents will differ from those who have not received a vaccine, authorities reminded the public on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, has issued a reminder about home quarantine guidelines for those in contact with a positive case.

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Vaccinated individuals are required to spend five days in quarantine. They must take a PCR test on day four, and can remove the wristband on day five if they receive a negative test result.

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Those who are unvaccinated are required to quarantine for 10 days. They must take a PCR test on day eight, and can remove the wristband on day 10 if they receive a negative test result.

All those who are registered for home quarantine can conduct a free walk-in PCR test and remove the wristband at Mina Zayed Center, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Convention Centre and Al Dhafra Hospital.

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The committee also urges all community members who suspect they have been in contact with an infected individual to self-isolate to protect the health and safety of their family members.

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