Negative COVID-19 test results no longer required for 2023 Bar examinees

The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that 2023 Bar examinees are no longer required to present negative COVID-19 test results.

"Examinees are not required to present negative RT-PCR or antigen test results as a prerequisite for entry into their LTC," the Office of the 2023 Bar Chair said in the latest guidelines.

"While also not required, examinees are highly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19," it added.

READ: Bar Bulletin No. 6-2023

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Meanwhile, examinees who exhibit symptoms during the security process or during the examinations will be assessed by the medical staff.

The examinees may be placed in isolated testing rooms, where they will be allowed to continue taking the test.

According to the Court, examinees need to bring one laptop installed with Examplify Version 3.3, a printed copy of the notice of admission, a printed copy of the accomplished Honor Code, Health Liability Waiver, and Other Undertakings for the 2023 Bar Examinee, and packed lunch food and eating utensils.

"An examinee who fails to bring any of the foregoing items may be barred entry to their LTC," the Court said.

The 2023 Bar exams will be held in September. — VBL, GMA Integrated News