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Covid-19: Haj pilgrims returning to UAE told to stay at home for 7 days
Al Hosn Green Pass is mandatory for pilgrims as well
Pilgrims returning to the UAE after performing Haj must avoid leaving their homes for the first seven days. They must mandatorily take a Covid PCR test on the fourth day after arrival or if symptoms appear.
A spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said pilgrims will get a green pass on their Al Hosn app after they get a negative result.
These were among the Covid safety rules that were announced on Monday.
Pilgrims have the option to take a Covid PCR test at airports in the UAE after arrival. This is not a mandatory requirement, except for those showing Covid symptoms.
Those who develop symptoms for influenza have been told to report to a health centre and isolate if the infection is confirmed.
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Sahim Salim
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