One of the preparations for Brunei Darussalam to move into the Endemic Phase is to expand the use of Antigen Rapid Test, ART among the community in the country. The use of ART is encouraged in offices in the Government and private sector, as well individuals, as a way of surveillance or screening for the COVID-19 infection.
Yang Berhormat said that the Ministry of Health has appointed several companies to open ART Certification Centres to conduct ART testing for any individual who requires certified ART test results. The appointed ART Certification Centres are Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Vitaliv Health and Wellness Clinic, Dr Prema Clinic, Crystal Image Enterprise, M Clinic, ER Clinic, Chua & Arif Specialist Clinic, Dr Amir Clinic, UNI Clinic, Lee Clinic, Kosi Clinical Lab Sdn Bhd, Panaga Health Centre. The ART Certification Centres will commence operation today, 1st of December 2021.
To enter premises in Brunei Darussalam, the validity period for the ART test result is two days, as will be displayed on the issued certificate. However, for the purpose of entry into foreign countries, the validity period of the certificate is subject to the conditions of entry into that country. Further information on the ART Certification Centres that are approved by the Ministry of Health will be released through a Press Statement of the Ministry of Health and will also be uploaded on the Ministry’s website at www.moh.gov.bn. The ‘Operasi Peralihan’ carried out from 10 last night until 4 yesterday morning, 1 violation of the directive nationwide was issued with a compound fine, whereby it was a violation of the directive to stay at home.
Source: Radio Television Brunei