The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), has issued, in coordination with the Cabinet General Secretariat and the Ministry of Health and Prevention, a circular regarding the organization of government work in federal entities.
The circular stipulated the cancellation of all previous exceptions granted to employees, including their exclusion from returning to the workplace, due to emergency conditions and response to Coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic, as of Sunday, May 16, 2021. However, exception will continue for female employees who oversee their children's distance education, the circular said.
According to the circular non-vaccinated employees must conduct a nasal swab examination (PCR) every week at the employee’s own expense.
In the event that the employee has a medical report approved by the medical committee excluding him from taking the vaccine, then the weekly PCR test will be at the employer’s expense.
The circular stressed that all federal entities shall continue abiding bya safety standards, implementation of the guidelines for office environment and work from the workplaces in the Federal Government, and any other instructions related to employees’ health and safety.