With the rising number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the emirate, Dubai has announced a new set of measures designed to lessen the increase. The new rules that came into force from Feb 9, will remain in place until the end of the month.
According to media reports, the United Arab Emirates as a whole is currently seeing around 3,000 daily cases COVID-19, up from 1,000 a day in December. Dubai in particular has sought to attract overseas visitors offering something close to normal life, which has partially backfired. Currently, travellers from the UAE are barred from the UK.
Dubai will reduce up to 50 per cent of the maximum of audience capacity at seated indoor venues, including cinemas as well as entertainment and sports venues. Hotels will also be required to operate at 70 per cent of capacity, while the number of guests allowed inside swimming pools and private beaches will also be cut in an attempt to cut case numbers. Restaurants and cafes will be required to close by 01:00, while they will not be allowed to organise any entertainment activities in their premises. Pubs and bars will be closed.
The statement has requested members of the community to report any violations of COVID-19 measures by individuals or establishments to the police. Enforcing preventive protocols and observing health and safety guidelines remains the most effective method to combating the virus.
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