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Dubai - UAE to close most public places from Sunday.

By Web Report

Published: Sat 21 Mar 2020, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 10:19 AM

With the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) around the world, health experts and authorities are urging people to practice 'social distancing' and 'self-isolation' to contain the spread of the virus.
Until March 21, 285,000 cases of Covid-19 were reported around the world with over 11,900 deaths.
Also read: UAE closes select public places for 2 weeks
The Ministry of Health and Prevention in UAE, on Saturday, also advised residents to practice social distancing to help Covid-19.

.@Dubai_DED directs all retails & business outlets in Dubai to apply the terms of social distancing with a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between all individuals by placing clear signage on the floor for payment queues and reception areas. pic.twitter.com/2JFFab9DeX
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 21, 2020

Dubai Economy Department directed all retails and business outlets in Dubai to apply the terms of social distancing with a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between all individuals by placing clear signage on the floor for payment queues and reception areas. These establishments will be subjected to inspections to verify their compliance with this circular which is effective by Sunday March 22, 2020.
Abu Dhabi to implement the same rule:

Shopping malls and retail businesses in #AbuDhabi have launched an initiative to support social distancing practices at the check-out, placing stickers on the floor to keep at least 1.5 meters distance between people queueing, in line with public health guidelines
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