People in contact with active cases, including those who do not hold a green pass on Bahrain's BeAware app, no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation. Reuters
People in contact with active cases, including those who do not hold a green pass on Bahrain's BeAware app, no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation. Reuters
People in contact with active cases, including those who do not hold a green pass on Bahrain's BeAware app, no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation. Reuters
People in contact with active cases, including those who do not hold a green pass on Bahrain's BeAware app, no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation. Reuters

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No PCR test or quarantine required on arrival in Bahrain from Sunday

People in contact with active cases no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation

Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan

February 18, 2022

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Visitors to Bahrain will no longer be required to take a PCR test or to quarantine on arrival from Sunday.

The announcement was made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bahrain.

“Starting Sunday, February 20, 2022, all passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain through Bahrain International Airport will not be required to take a PCR test or quarantine upon arrival,” the authority said, according to a Bahrain News Agency report.

The policy was based on recommendations by Bahrain’s National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus.

It was also announced that people in contact with active cases, including those who do not hold a green pass on the kingdom's BeAware app, no longer have to undergo a precautionary period of isolation.

People with Covid-19 symptoms are the only ones who will be required to take a PCR test.

Testing can be done through a rapid antigen test or a PCR test at a private hospital or one booked through the BeAware app.

There have been 464,000 cases in Bahrain and 1,427 deaths, according to Reuters.

Bahrain's new airport terminal - in pictures

The old control tower provides the centrepiece of the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport, south of the Bahraini capital Manama. AFP
The old control tower provides the centrepiece of the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport, south of the Bahraini capital Manama. AFP
The new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport began operations on January 28. AFP
The new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport began operations on January 28. AFP
A screen showcases key Bahraini moments, accompanied by soothing music. AFP
A screen showcases key Bahraini moments, accompanied by soothing music. AFP
One of the sculptures commissioned for the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport. AFP
One of the sculptures commissioned for the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport. AFP
The new passenger terminal is equipped with the latest technology and supported by new infrastructure. AFP
The new passenger terminal is equipped with the latest technology and supported by new infrastructure. AFP
The new passenger terminal is four times the size of the old terminal. AFP
The new passenger terminal is four times the size of the old terminal. AFP
The new terminal can handle 14 million passengers a year. AFP
The new terminal can handle 14 million passengers a year. AFP
A passenger waits for his flight at Bahrain International Airport's new terminal. AFP
A passenger waits for his flight at Bahrain International Airport's new terminal. AFP
The new passenger terminal was constructed in four years. AFP
The new passenger terminal was constructed in four years. AFP
Gulf Air Boeing B787-900 aircraft viewed from the new passenger terminal. AFP
Gulf Air Boeing B787-900 aircraft viewed from the new passenger terminal. AFP
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Updated: February 18, 2022, 9:26 AM
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