Do You Need to Wear Masks in Dubai? The Restrictions Have Been Lifted…
Everything you need to know about the updated rules and regulations regarding masks in the UAE
Do you need to wear masks in Dubai? Bazaar Arabia shares updates regarding the rules and regulations surrounding face masks throughout the emirate…
On June 13, 2022 the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced a set of new rules and fines that all residents and tourists in the country must wear masks and take all necessary precautions to avoid spreading the virus.
Today, the rules have been changed and restrictions have been lifted…
Do You Need to Wear Masks in Dubai?
As of Wednesday, September 28 masks will no longer be mandatory in public spaces, including schools and shopping malls. This also goes for beachgoers, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone walking around outside in Dubai (and throughout the rest of the UAE).
The update was shared early on Monday evening by the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
#الطوارئ_والأزمات: نعلن في إحاطتنا اليوم عن تخفيف عدد من القيود المتعلقة بجائحة #كوفيد19 على مستوى الدولة والتحديثات الحاصلة بها على شتى القطاعات، وسيتم تطبيق كافة هذه الشروط ابتداءً من يوم الأربعاء الموافق 28 سبتمبر 2022.#يدا_بيد_نتعافى pic.twitter.com/xJm3xvN5uu
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) September 26, 2022
According to Arabian Business masks will still be required in some places such as medical facilities, hospitals, mosques, places of worship, and public transport; social distancing rules at mosques will be removed. Isolation rules for those who have tested positive for Covid-19 have gone down from 10 days to five, and PCR tests are only mandatory for those who are showing symptoms.
This article was originally published on June 13, 2022; it was updated and republished on September 26, 2022.
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