Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that most Covid regulations, such as social distance in public settings and quarantine for vaccinated visitors, will be lifted.
According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the decision includes the suspension of “social distancing measures in all open and closed areas,” including mosques.
According to the ruling, which took effect on Saturday, masks will only be necessary for enclosed locations.
Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam’s two holiest locations, Mecca and Medina, will no longer need vaccinated travelers to give a negative PCR or rapid test before entering the country or being quarantined, according to the SPA.
| The following are exempt from the vaccination requirement: |
| • Nationals of Saudi Arabia • First-degree family member of Saudi nationals • Domestic workers of Saudi nationals, must be accompanied with their sponsor • Anyone under 18 |
Tawakkalna is the official COVID-19 contact tracing app of Saudi Arabia. Most public areas, including events and activities, airlines, and public transit, will still need you to show your health status on the Tawakkalna app. People were also advised to get their booster shot against the COVID-19 and be triple vaxxed, according to the ministry.
Visitors on visiting visas will be expected to have medical insurance to pay any COVID-19 treatment costs while in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, there is no longer a necessity for passengers to stay in quarantine at home.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the age restrictions on Umrah pilgrims entering the two Holy Mosques had been lifted. Previously, only those between the ages of 18 and 50 who had been double-vaccinated were allowed to visit the Holy Sites.
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