COVID-19
PCR and Rapid test are available at Baakleen Medical Center (Patients with symptoms can do either PCR or Rapid test for diagnosis, however patients without chronic symptoms are advised to do PCR test only for accurate results)
PCR tests results are typed with QR code for passengers and is accepted by all embassies and Airlines due to their credible and good standards.
Contact Number For PCR appointments and information: 76- 824 509
PCR Test Time:
Drive Through without previous appointments from 8:00 AM till 11:00 PM at hospital main entrance.
Results Received:
After 6:00 PM at the same day of the test, the patient receives softcopy result through Whatsapp as PDF file.
After 12:00 PM second day of the test as hard copy at hospital reception.
COVID-19 Precautions to be taken:
Inside the hospital:
- Wear surgical mask before entering the hospital
- Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin.
- Clean your hands before you put your mask on, before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time.
- Clean your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- All inpatients must do PCR or Rapid test before admitting
- Crowd inside hospital floors is not allowed
- Visits are not allowed
- Only one partner is accepted with negative PCR test allow to stay with inpatient.
- Food and beverages from outside are not allowed.
- Relatives can’t pass to COVID-19 section and can only do calls with COVID patient from nursing station.
- COVID -19 suspected patients can’t enter radiology department or laboratory phlebotomy department unless the security assure that department is clear from regular patients.
Precautions for Public:
- Get vaccinated as soon as it’s your turn and follow local guidance on vaccination.
- Keep physical distance of at least 1 meter from others, even if they don’t appear to be sick. Avoid crowds and close contact.
- Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings.
- Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin.
- Clean your hands before you put your mask on, before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time.
- Clean your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of used tissues immediately and clean hands regularly.
- If you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, self-isolate until you recover.
- Avoid the 3Cs: spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.
- Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in then, open a window to increase the amount of natural ventilation when indoors.