Dubai extends precautionary measures against COVID-19 to beginning of Ramadan

Dubai extends precautionary measures against COVID-19 to beginning of Ramadan

DUBAI — The emirate of Dubai has extended coronavirus precautionary measures introduced at the beginning of February until the start of Ramadan in mid-April.The decision, which was taken by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management headed by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 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, the state news agency WAM reported on Friday.

Precautionary measures that will be extended until the start of Ramadan are the following:— Indoor venues, including cinemas and entertainment and sports venues, will continue to operate at 50 percent of maximum capacity and under intensified precautionary measures.

— Visitors allowed in shopping malls, and guests in hotel establishments and inside swimming pools and private beaches in hotels, will be limited to 70 percent of the total capacity.

— Restaurants and cafes will be required to close by 1.00 a.m.

— Pubs/bars will remain closed.

— Intensified monitoring and inspection campaigns will continue to ensure strict