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He stressed that those who do not follow the law on communicable diseases will face action, which will include penalties as well as imprisonment.
What the law says
The penalty for this violation is up to five years in prison and/or a fine not less than Dh50,000 and not more than Dh100,000. If the offence has been repeated, judges are allowed to double the violator's prison term.
El Daye explained that the law's Article 31 prohibits those who know they have been infected from leaving the health facility or travelling out or into the country without a prior approval from the authorities concerned. "But it's a must according to law for those arriving into the country who know they have been infected, to notify authorities on arrival."
According to Articles 32 and 33 of the same law, residents who find out they have caught an infectious disease - from among a number of diseases listed in a table as part of the law - and also the people with whom they had interacted, are obliged by law to inform authorities. This is to seek treatment which is provided to all who are not covered by health insurance, and from that point on, they ought to follow measures, and instructions provided. Violators of Articles 31, 32, and 33, can face up to three years in jail and a fine between Dh10,000 and Dh50,000.
Awatif Mohammed Khouri from Al Rowaad Advocates said that if any violation leads to infecting others and causing their deaths, violators would be prosecuted according to the communicable disease law as well as the country's penal code.
UAE's Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi had earlier warned the public against violating precautionary measures and procedures taken by the country to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and announced a list of fines against those who violate the measures.
He said breaking home quarantine and coming in contact with others is considered a violation of the laws and exposes the health and safety of society members to risk.
afkarali@khaleejtimes.com
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