Refrain from holding gatherings during Ramadan, NCEMA cautions

Refrain from holding gatherings during Ramadan, NCEMA cautions

Abu Dhabi: Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, the Spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), highlighted the necessity for community members to fully cooperate and adhere to the precautionary and preventive measures adopted by the country during Ramadan, noting that intensive inspection campaigns will be carried out and those violating relevant measures will be subject to legal action, which includes the closure of concerned establishments or facilities. The community's public health is a priority and a social responsibility and community cohesion is required, he added, stressing that adherence to the precautionary measures and instructions is a national duty, to protect everyone's safety and will lead to recovery. He made this statement during the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, which discussed the efforts aimed at addressing the virus during Ramadan. At the briefing, Dr Al Dhaheri pointed out that a year after the outbreak of the virus, the UAE is continuing its professional approach to address the pandemic while highlighting its successful model of managing the crisis, creating a balance between protecting the economy and the community's health, which is always a priority. "The UAE has provided over 8, 500, 000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine,"