Following an approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announced that the protocols for contacts of active cases have been updated, and will go into effect starting from Sunday, 20 February 2022.

According to the updated protocols, contacts of active cases will no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation, this includes individuals who do not hold a green shield on the BeAware application.

Also as part of the updated contacts protocol, tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, through the following options:

1- Conducting a rapid test. If the result of the rapid test is positive, individuals must head directly to one of the drive through testing centres to conduct a PCR test.

2- Or conduct a PCR test at a private hospital.

3- Or book a PCR test via the BeAware application if experiencing any COVID-19 related  symptoms

4- Or call 444 to book an appointment for a PCR test, if experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.

The Taskforce stressed the importance of continuing to adhere to the precautionary measures and the latest updates to protocols, in order to maintain the Kingdom's successful coronavirus response and to preserve public health.