The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announces the upcoming changes to the Kingdom's alert level

Following a review of the average COVID-19 positivity rates and approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) today announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain will adopt the Green Alert Level on Friday 16 July 2021. 

The Kingdom will adopt the Orange Alert Level during the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays, starting from 19 July to 22 July 2021. This is in line with the previous announcement that some dates will be designated a higher alert level in the interest of public health and safety.

Average COVID-19 positivity rates will again be reviewed following the Eid Al-Adha holidays, on 23 July, to determine the alert level .

The Taskforce emphasised the importance of following preventive measures and procedures throughout the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays.