BY Azlan Othman

With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the COVID-19 Steering Committee announced that the Early Endemic Phase under the National COVID-19 Recovery Framework will be extended to April 30.

Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong said this during the daily press conference on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the COVID-19 Steering Committee also announced that the sale of antigen rapid tests (ARTs) through vending machines provided by the government will cease as they are readily available in shops at an affordable market price.

Meanwhile, transport operators on duty to travel across the border to transport goods are required to obtain a negative ART result at least twice a week but no longer need to obtain an RT-PCR test every two weeks. ART results must be reported via the BruHealth app and presented to border control post authorities. The requirement will begin immediately.

The COVID-19 Steering Committee will continue to monitor the pandemic situation and the guidelines will be updated from time to time for the safety of the country’s citizens and residents.

Visit www.pmo.gov.bn for information and details.

-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin