Coronavirus: Health ministry updates guidelines to help people stay safe from Covid-19 during Ramadan – The National

Coronavirus: Health ministry updates guidelines to help people stay safe from Covid-19 during Ramadan – The National

Coronavirus: Health ministry updates guidelines to help people stay safe from Covid-19 during Ramadan. The updated guidance is in line with the traditions and customs of the holy month. People in Abu Dhabi can exercise outdoors for up to two hours a day throughout Ramadan, under new guidelines issued by UAE authorities.. On Friday, the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority clarified their earlier announcements that lifted measures against gatherings and business opening hours to help people stay safe throughout the holy month and amid the coronavirus pandemic.. Authorities said the measures followed the traditions and social customs associated with the holy month and were intended to ensure public safety and health.. Groups of more than five people are not allowed to gather.. The elderly, and people with chronic diseases that make them more vulnerable to the virus must stay at home.. Up to two hours of exercise near home is allowed, with groups of up to three permitted so long as they wear masks and adhere to two metre spacing.. Domestic helpers are prohibited from meeting anyone outside the home and should not receive food from unknown sources..