All the COVID-19 safety rules in UAE: What’s changed, what’s not

All the COVID-19 safety rules in UAE: What’s changed, what’s not

Abu Dhabi: The UAE recently eased COVID-19 precautionary measures in the country. Authorities, however, are continuing to work to keep residents safe, while many measures have been removed or modified. So what’s changed and what has not? Most notably, facemasks are now optional outdoors, and there are no restrictions or checks for entry into Abu Dhabi emirate. However, attendees at events and certain venues must still present the green pass on the country’s official ‘Alhosn UAE’ app to gain access, which means they must have a valid negative PCR test result, and they must be fully vaccinated or have an approved vaccination exemption. Here are all the current measures and updates residents need to know: Across the UAE, facemasks are now optional outdoors. But masks must still be worn in indoor spaces, including students in the classrooms, mall visitors and conference attendees. For example, visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai need no longer wear masks outside the various pavilions. These measures still remain in place in public areas and at public events, although less restrictions are imposed on maximum capacity. In Abu Dhabi for instance, malls, events and tourism destinations are allowed to accommodate people up to 90 per cent of