Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts five outlets

Monday, 8 February 2021 at 21:30

Five establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality for not complying with the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The authority took action against two laundries in Naif, a salon in Al Mizhar, and a food outlet in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area.

A fitness centre located inside a shopping mall, was also asked to close.

Meanwhile, one outlet was fined and 24 others were handed warnings during the latest round of inspections that covered a total of 2,274 entities.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns on establishments to ensure their commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, the number of inspection visits reached 2,244, 5 establishments were closed, and 24 warnings were made. pic.twitter.com/W9eEpmaZci
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) February 8, 2021

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