1,672 fines issued in Abu Dhabi for breaking COVID-19 rules

Thursday, 24 September 2020 at 15:33

By Sanooj Sherif

More than 1,600 fines have been issued in Abu Dhabi to people found violating the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The penalties were issued by Abu Dhabi Police over a two-month period to those caught flouting the rules at several shopping malls and beaches across the emirate.

They were mainly pulled up for not wearing face masks, failing to maintain physical distance, and also for attending or hosting gatherings.

Authorities have once again highlighted the importance of complying with the regulations and behaving responsibly while in public places.

As part of efforts to protect the community’s health and safety, and to support efforts to combat COVID-19, @ADPoliceHQ has issued 1,672 fines during a two-month period. pic.twitter.com/8F6RAe0cdP
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) September 24, 2020

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