Abu Dhabi updates COVID-19 close contacts’ procedures for children: All you need to know

Abu Dhabi updates COVID-19 close contacts’ procedures for children: All you need to know

Dubai: Children who are found to be close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case will have to undergo a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test twice only and in certain cases do not have to undergo home quarantine either, after the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) announced an update in its COVID-19 close contacts policy. The announcement was made by ADPHC on its social media channels on Wednesday, March 9. If you are a resident of Abu Dhabi, the process to follow in case you are found to be a close contact is slightly different, depending on your age. ADPHC clarified the process that needs to be followed by individuals who are younger than 18 years and those who are older. Here is a breakdown of the close contact procedure, as per the announcement. If you are a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will receive an SMS alerting you to get tested. As per the protocol, you must conduct a PCR test on Day 1 and Day 4 from the date of last contact with the confirmed case. You do not need to undergo home quarantine (if there are no symptoms). If you develop symptoms, ADPHC advises