UAE reduces AlHosn Green Pass validity

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The validity of the Green Pass on the UAE's AlHosn app has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.

The move comes following a spike in COVID-19 cases in the country.

This means that fully vaccinated individuals will get a 14-day Green Pass after receiving a negative PCR test result.

"COVID-19 is still around. We urge everyone to follow the rules, including wearing a mask in closed spaces, avoiding crowded places and taking precautions while travelling," explained Dr. Taher Al Ameri, spokesperson of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) during a media briefing on Monday.

A Green Pass is required for entering most public places and attractions in Abu Dhabi.

The changes in the validity period will come into effect from Wednesday, June 15 for the general public.

Meanwhile, for students and those employed in the education sector, the changes will be brought into effect on Monday, June 20.

#NCEMA: We have updated the green pass systems on the #AlHosnApp. Today, we are announcing the reduction of the validity period of the green pass from 30 to 14 days. #TogetherWeRecover pic.twitter.com/821MAcraoA

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) June 13, 2022

#NCEMA: We urge everyone to adhere to the preventive and precautionary measures, by wearing face masks in closed areas, avoiding crowding, taking caution when travelling and checking the procedures for travel destinations on the platforms of the @MoFAICUAE. #TogetherWeRecover

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) June 13, 2022