Combatting COVID-19: Salon closed in Dubai

Sunday, 17 January 2021 15:38

A salon has been shut down in Dubai for violating the healthy and safety protocols aimed at combatting COVID-19.

Dubai Municipality took action against the outlet located in Al Warqa 1.

Meanwhile, warnings were issued to 22 other establishments during the latest round of inspections.

The authority inspected a total of 2,157 outlets on Saturday, out of which 2,134 were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns on establishments to ensure their commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 99%, and the number of inspection visits reached 2,157. pic.twitter.com/A6N9I4YqaR
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) January 17, 2021

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