Seven inspection teams created in UAE to crack down on coronavirus violations

Seven inspection teams created in UAE to crack down on coronavirus violations

The UAE's National Emergency Crisis Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has formed seven inspection teams, one to be based in each emirate, to crack down on those failing to adhere to the strict coronavirus precautionary measures.

More than 46 protocols have been put in place in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 throughout the country, with new cases numbering more than 1,000 in recent days.

At a media briefing on Sunday night it was revealed that there have been 24,849 violations of the precautionary measures so far, with not wearing a mask the most frequent issue. It was said that Asian nationals “are the most frequent” offenders.

According to Dr Saif Al Dhareri, official spokesperson for NCEMA UAE, police agencies have issued the most fiens, followed by municipalities, economic development departments and