People coming to Bahrain will need to undergo COVID-19 tests three times in span of 10 days

Manama - People arriving in Bahrain from abroad will now need to undergo three corona-virus tests in a 10-day period.

People coming to Bahrain will need to undergo COVID-19 tests three times in span of 10 days

Manama - People arriving in Bahrain from abroad will now need to undergo three corona-virus tests in a 10-day period.

 In addition to the initial test, which people take on arrival, the new measures, which will take effect on Monday (February 22), will mean that they will have to undergo an additional test five days later.

 The move is part of the National Medical Task Force's additional corona prevention measures to combat the coronavirus.

 According to the new measure, passengers who spend more than ten days in Bahrain are required to take the third mandatory COVID-19 PCR test on the 10th day of their stay. Appointments for the Coveted 19 PCR tests, which take place on the fifth and tenth day, must be booked using the "BeAware Bahrain" app.

 Passengers must bear the cost of the COVID-19 test, which has been reduced to 36 Bahraini dinars (approximately Riyal 360), and will have to wait until the negative test results are released after the next test Have to be isolated Those who test positive will be contacted by the country's Ministry of Health.

 To ensure the safety of the community, travelers need to sign an agreement, which shows that they recognize and comply with all travel safety measures established by the state. Agree, and they are encouraged to download the "BeAware Bahrain" app.