Dubai extends tougher Covid restrictions to start of Ramadan in mid-April

Dubai extends tougher Covid restrictions to start of Ramadan in mid-April

Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management says decision taken after evaluation of the evolving Covid-19 situation

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management on Friday announced that coronavirus precautionary measures introduced earlier this month will be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April.

The decision is based on an evaluation of the evolving Covid-19 situation, data showing the effectiveness of intensified safety measures and the recommendations of frontline authorities, it said in a statement.

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management says new measures will be effective from Tuesday and will run until the end of February

The Committee added it will continue to monitor local and international developments to ensure the optimal response.

It also praised the pace of the Covid-19 vaccination drive in Dubai and the UAE. As of Thursday, more than 5.8 million vaccine doses and over 30 million tests were administered in the UAE.

The country has one of the highest vaccination and testing rates globally.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar have announced more restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus

The precautionary measures that will be extended until the start of Ramadan include:

Indoor venues, including cinemas and entertainment and sports venues, will continue to operate at 50 percent of