Coronavirus in UAE: Dubai closes historical sites, museums

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Dubai - Dubai has ordered the closure of all entertainments destinations in the city.

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Published: Sun 15 Mar 2020, 1:08 PM

Last updated: Sun 15 Mar 2020, 10:30 PM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the temporary closure of museums, historical sites and public libraries in Dubai with immediate effect from Sunday (March 15, 2020) till the end of the month.
Earlier today, Dubai's Department of Economic Development issued a circular directing entertainment destinations such as cinemas, parks, fitness centers and gyms to close until the end of March 2020  - as a precautionary measure against Covid-19.
Also read: Dubai closes cinemas, gyms, parks
In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, DED has directed all cinemas, theme parks, amusement and electronic game centres, bodybuilding/fitness gyms and spring camps licensed in Dubai to halt all their activities and services until end of March 2020.


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