PCR Swab Tests Now Mandatory Every Seven Days For Unvaccinated Government Employees

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued an updated circular regarding quarantine guidelines for workers who tested positive for COVID-19, as well as those who were in close contact with COVID-positive individuals.



The circular stipulates that the quarantine period for employees who haven’t received the vaccine will be deducted from their annual leave. Those who have used up their annual leaves and require quarantine will be considered unpaid leaves.

Here are the guidelines:

Vaccinated workers: An individual who has received two doses of the vaccine should undergo a quarantine period specified by health authorities and must work from home during the set period.

Unvaccinated workers: Quarantine period will be deducted from their annual leave, and will be considered as unpaid leaves if they don’t have any annual leave balances left. They may also be required to work from home on a case-to-case basis, depending on the nature of their job.

PCR tests required. All unvaccinated employees are required to undergo a PCR test every seven days for monitoring purposes.