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Dubai - It also asked residents to stay indoors unless it is very urgent to go out.

By Staff Report

Published: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 9:56 AM

Last updated: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 5:21 PM

The UAE government has urged residents to use their own vehicles with a maximum of three people in a vehicle as part of safety of residents against coronavirus.
"The UAE Government urges the public to use their own family cars, when it is absolutely necessary to go out, with a maximum of three individuals per vehicle.

#UAEGov urges the public to use their own family cars, when it is absolutely necessary to go out, with a maximum of three individuals per vehicle.They are advised to maintain social distancing to ensure public health and safety.
- UAEGov (@uaegov) March 23, 2020

They are advised to maintain social distancing to ensure public health and safety," it tweeted on Monday morning.

#UAEGov urges the public to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to get essential supplies, such as food and medicine, or perform essential jobs.
- UAEGov (@uaegov) March 23, 2020

It also asked residents to stay indoors unless it is very urgent to go out. The government has announced a number of other measures for the safety of residents.
These include closure of shopping malls, cinemas, parks, schools and other public places.
-waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com

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