The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy in the media conference stated that with the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the announcement of the Endemic Phase under the National COVID-19 Recovery Framework which will commence on Wednesday, 10th Jamadilawal 1443 corresponding to 15th December 2021, the Steering Committee for COVID-19 has convened to set the measures or guidelines for the implementation of the Early Endemic Phase which will be implemented for one month, starting Wednesday, 15th December 2021 until Friday, 14th January 2022. Meanwhile, the movement restriction which was implemented during ‘Operasi Peralihan’, that is, the instruction to stay at home from 10 at night till 4 in the morning, will be extended until Friday, 14th January 2022.
The Measures or guidelines for the Early Endemic Phase are: All individuals are allowed to enter government and private premises, or attend events, regardless of their vaccination status. This is the general requirement for entry into any premises. However, unvaccinated individuals are required to undergo Antigen Rapid Test, ART, for which the validity period of the test result is two days. Children under 18 years old who have not received or completed their vaccinations are allowed to enter premises without the need for ART testing, provided that they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. Meanwhile, specific requirements are: For mass and private gatherings, the venue capacity is limited to 75% of premise capacity or not more than 300 persons, whichever is the lesser number. Buffet service during functions and at restaurants is not permitted, except for dome serving, although distribution of take-home packaged meals are encouraged. For mosques, suraus and prayer halls: The Ministry of Religious Affairs will provide further details on the updated guidelines for this matter in due course.
Source: Radio Television Brunei