The UAE News web report: The Dubai has extended the strict measures enforced in the wake of Covid-19 cases until the beginning of forthcoming Ramadan in the middle of April later this year, authorities concerned in the Emirate announced on Friday. Dubai introduced some stricter measures in the beginning of February.
The following rules will remain in place:
Pubs/bars will still be closed
Indoor venues, including cinemas and entertainment and sports venues, will continue to operate at 50 per cent of maximum capacity and under intensified precautionary measures.
Visitors allowed in shopping malls, and guests in hotel establishments and inside swimming pools and private beaches in hotels, will be limited to 70% of total capacity.
Restaurants and cafes will be required to close by 1am
Issued by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, headed by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the decision was based on an evaluation of the evolving Covid-19 situation, data showing the effectiveness of intensified safety measures, and the recommendations of frontline authorities.
The committee said the country’s response to the pandemic is part of an integrated plan. Commending the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention for their success in coordinating counter-pandemic measures, it added that it would continue to monitor local and international developments to ensure optimal response.
The team also praised the pace of the Covid-19 vaccination drive in Dubai and the UAE. As on February 26, nearly 6 million vaccine doses and over 30 million tests have already been administered across the country.
“The country has one of the highest vaccination and testing rates globally. These figures demonstrate the strength and preparedness of the UAE’s healthcare system,” the committee said.
The committee urged the public to continue observing precautionary measures, stressing that their commitment is critical in the fight against the pandemic. Observing protocols and safety guidelines remain the most effective ways of curbing the spread of the virus.
Residents are encouraged to report violators of Covid-19 precautionary measures — whether they are individuals or establishments — through the Dubai Police’s Call Centre 901 or its ‘Police Eye’ service in its smart app. – abdulbasit@theuaenews.com
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