COVID-19: Mandatory weekly PCR tests for Ras Al Khaimah government workers

The Ras Al Khaimah Government's Human Resources Department has stated that all government employees must undergo a PCR COVID-19 test at their own expense every seven days from February 7.

The decision is subject to change based on the latest pandemic developments and relevant government decisions, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Employees who have taken both the doses of the vaccine and those who can provide a medical report exempting them from taking the vaccine due to an illness or a health condition; will undergo PCR tests at the government's expense every week.

Outsourced and contracted public services companies must conduct a PCR test every three days for their representatives who have not received both doses of the vaccine before reporting to any RAK government premises.

Government employers shall, for a maximum of one month, bear the costs of testing conducted at medical centres affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Prevention for the employees who have not yet been vaccinated due to the priority order set by the National Vaccination Programme.

The development is in line with the UAE government's efforts to curb the virus, mitigate its fallout and ensure public health and safety.