The Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines for containing and preventing the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic. The new guidelines define the preventive measures to be followed at the green, yellow, and red levels of the COVID 19 alert system modelled on the traffic lights system.
Live shows and buffets are allowed at the green level for events and conferences. The new system ditches the requirement to check the temperature and record data of non vaccinated people upon entering a facility and open waiting areas. It, however, maintains the need to wear masks in interior areas, continuing sterilisation procedures, and encourages pre-booking and electronic payments. The new guidelines also require staying at a level for at least a week before shifting to a lower level.
Visitors will face a fine of no less than BD1,000 and not more than BD10,000 dinars, a jail term of up to 3 months or both.
