Antigen test can be used to exit quarantine after exposure, says Health Ministry

The Health Ministry updates its guidelines to allow for those in quarantine due to exposure to exit after a negative antigen test.

Until now, only PCR tests were eligible to shorten quarantine. Under the new guidelines, a negative rapid antigen test can also be used, but not a home test. If the antigen test is positive, a PCR test will be required.

The new guideline only applies to those who are considered fully vaccinated (either with a booster or within six months of a second dose); the unvaccinated must conduct a PCR test.

Under guidelines that entered effect today, anyone who comes in contact with a COVID patient must enter quarantine. Those who are fully vaccinated can be released after a negative test, while those who are not must spend a week in quarantine with two negative tests (or 14 days without tests).