Brunei: Officials to lift COVID-19 isolation measures from Feb. 15 /update 48

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Authorities in Brunei will ease COVID-19 isolation requirements from Feb. 15. Individuals that test positive for COVID-19 will no longer need to undergo mandatory isolation, but are encouraged to upload their test results to the BruHealth app. The Bruhelath app will display a purple status to verify their results and serve as a medical certificate. COVID-19 cases should self-isolate for three to five days and may end the self-isolation on the fifth day or when they receive a negative test result after the third day. Close contacts of COVID-19 cases do not need to self-isolate.

Domestic Measures
Facemasks are not required in most indoor and outdoor settings, but remain compulsory in healthcare facilities, at events where the organizers require attendees to use facemasks, and for symptomatic individuals who need to leave their residences. Authorities continue to encourage people to wear facemasks, particularly in crowded locations. Officials allow business owners or event organizers the discretion to require visitors or program attendees to scan a QR code. Business owners and customers must download the BruHealth application. Violators could face a BND 10,000 fine and six months imprisonment; businesses flouting rules may face closures. Enforcement of the curbs varies across the country.

International Travel Restrictions
All inbound passengers, including unvaccinated individuals, are no longer subject to on-arrival COVID-19 test and quarantine requirements. Brunei citizens and PRs do not need to be fully vaccinated to travel overseas but are encouraged to complete an e-registration form with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The operating hours of immigration control posts at the land border are from 06:00-22:00.

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Advice

Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Prime Minister's Office
BruHealth application
e-Registration for Outbound Travel of Bruneian Citizens and PRs
World Health Organization (WHO)