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Attending public events in Abu Dhabi? You need a PCR test result taken within 96 hours

You are still required to present a Green Status on Al Hosn and wear masks at all times

Published: October 31, 2021 15:58 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are attending public events in Abu Dhabi, the requirement for PCR test results has been updated by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee. — The announcement was made by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on October 30, 2021. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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As per the latest guidelines, you would need to take a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test 96 hours before attending the event. — The earlier requirement was for 48 hours. Image Credit: Pexels

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This rule is applicable if you are attending events and exhibitions, whether they are in the business, entertainment or sports sector. The rule comes into effect from Sunday, October 31, 2021. — Image Credit: Pexels

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What are the other requirements? You would also need to … 1. Show your status on the Al Hosn app, which has to have a ‘Green Status’. 2. Commit to wearing face masks at all times. — Image Credit: Screenshot

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How do I maintain the Green Status on Al Hosn? The amount of time for which your status stays green on the Al Hosn app depends on your vaccination status as well as the validity of your PCR test result. — How can you maintain the Green Pass status on Al Hosn? Find out – gulfnews.com/1.1632411268958 Image Credit: Pexels

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Category 1 – Vaccinated If you are fully vaccinated (that is, have received the second dose at least 28 days earlier or are volunteers in vaccine trials), a negative PCR test result will lead to a Green Status on the Al Hosn app for 30 days. — After 30 days, the status will turn grey. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Category 2 – Second dose recipients For those who have received their second dose less than 28 days earlier, a negative PCR test result will lead to the Al Hosn status appearing green for 14 days. After 14 days, the status will turn grey. — How much do PCR tests cost across the UAE? Find out – gulfnews.com/1.1632204208502 Image Credit: Pexels

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Category 3 – First dose recipients (A) For those who have received their first dose and are waiting for their second dose’s appointment, a negative PCR test result will lead to a Green Status for seven days. — After seven days, the status will turn grey. Image Credit: Pexels

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Category 4 – First dose recipients (B) For those who have received their first dose and are late to their second dose appointment by 48 days or more, a negative PCR test result will lead to a Green Status for three days. — After three days, the status will turn grey. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Category 5 – Vaccine exempted For those with vaccine exemption certificates as per the approved processes, a negative PCR test result will lead to the Al Hosn status appear green for seven days. — After seven days, the status will turn grey. How you can apply for vaccine exemption - gulfnews.com/1.1621350506704 Image Credit: AFP

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Category 6 – Not vaccinated For those who are not vaccinated and do not have vaccine exemption, a negative PCR test result will lead to the Al Hosn status appear green for three days. — After three days, the status will turn grey. Image Credit: Pexels

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