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Home quarantine is mandatory in Saudi Arabia for those who have taken only one dose of the vaccine

People under the age of eight do not need a Kovid test. But they have to comply with the home quarantine for 48 hours from the time they enter the country.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia, First Published Oct 5, 2021, 10:52 PM IST

Riyadh: The Saudi Interior Ministry has said that home quarantine is mandatory for all except those who have taken two doses of the Kovid vaccine and some who have been exempted from the quarantine. Kovid must be checked within 48 hours of entering the country. Quarantine can be terminated if the result is negative.

People under the age of eight do not need a Kovid test. But they have to comply with the home quarantine for 48 hours from the time they enter the country. Violations of the new quarantine law could result in fines. Violation of any of the above conditions will result in the same penalties as for the violation of the Quarantine Terms. Everyone who comes to the country must follow the health precautions. The ministry also demanded that they should not be negligent in complying with them.

Last Updated Oct 5, 2021, 10:52 PM IST

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