100 days of Covid-19: The steps UAE has taken so far

100 days of Covid-19: The steps UAE has taken so far

100 days of Covid-19: The proactive steps UAE has taken so far. A detailed insight into how the UAE has been battling the coronavirus.. The UAE has been actively working to care for the welfare of its community, taking adequate measures to prepare for the same even before the first case was reported in the country.. March 17Retailers reduced their opening hours from midday to 8pm only - as opposed to their regular 10am to 10pm timings.. March 24Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, launched the Day for Dubai app, as part of the 'Your City Needs You' campaign.. The initiative called on Emiratis and expats alike to help the country's various teams working to protect the community.. March 25- All fresh food markets and commercial centres, including shopping malls, were directed to close for two weeks.. March 26- UAE began a nationwide disinfection programme to sanitise the country as it fights the spread of the virus.- An online permit system was launched in Dubai, through which residents could request permission to leave their homes for essential work or purposes.. March 27Dubai Police activated radars to monitor