UAE Reinforces Wearing of Face Mask Indoors

A government spokesperson announced UAE will be strictly enforcing the rules related to wearing facemasks indoors. during a media briefing on Monday.

Inspections will be stepped up and violators will be fined AED 3,000. Dr. Taher Al Ameri said the number of daily COVID-19 cases have increased by 100 per cent in a week, and there was also an increase in hospitalisation rates.

"Studies have proven that wearing masks is one of the major factors in helping prevent the spread of infections," he added.

#الطوارئ_والأزمات: نود التذكير بأن ارتداء الكمامات في الأماكن المغلقة إلزامي حيث أن التهاون بذلك يعد مخالفة ويُعاقب عليها مرتكبها بغرامة مالية تصل إلى 3000 ألف درهم بحسب قرار النيابة العامة رقم (38) لسنة 2020 هذا كما سيتم خلال الفترة القادمة تشديد الرقابة من قبل الفرق المختصة.

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The official also warned of strict action against individuals with COVID-19 who breach the mandatory isolation period.