Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A special republican commission for the preparation of a program of measures to prevent the importation and spread of coronavirus in the Republic of Uzbekistan decided to introduce, from 25 December 2020, a procedure for conducting an express test for the presence of coronavirus infection antigen in persons arriving in Uzbekistan.

The express test is carried out at airports, railway stations and border points at the expense of visitors.

This procedure also applies to those who have a certificate with a negative PCR test for COVID-19.

Upon receiving a positive rapid test result, patients will be placed in specialized medical institutions for the treatment of coronavirus infection or sent for treatment at home.

In connection with the above, the Operational Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on compatriots and citizens of foreign states planning to visit Uzbekistan to take into account the introduction of the above procedure for crossing the state border from 25 December 2020.