COVID-19: Latest disinfection drive timings and fines in the UAE explained

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New announcements were made regarding the UAE's National Disinfection Drive on May 18, along with a list of fines and penalties against those found violating the regulations. Here is all you need to know. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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From May 20, 2020, the timings for the National Disinfection Drive will be from 8pm to 6am each day, until further notice. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News

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The timings will also be implemented during the Eid break. Malls will be open from 9am to 7pm. Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News

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Malls will adhere to all the guidelines that were issued by authorities regarding the first phase of reopening. Read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1587633711493 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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New timings for malls and shopping centres will be announced after the Eid break. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Mosques and other places of worship will continue to remain closed. Eid prayers and all other prayers will be performed at home. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Some shops will continue to remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Food outlets, cooperatives, groceries, supermarkets and pharmacies are exempted from the disinfection drive restrictions. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Some retailers will be allowed to operate from 6am to 8pm. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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These include butcheries, vegetable and fruit shops, slaughter houses, fish selling outlets, mills and confectionery shops. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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These are the new announcements regarding fines for those who violate restrictions. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Fine for not abiding by restriction timings and closure announcements: Dh50,000. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Fine for COVID-19 positive individuals not downloading the national tracing app - Al Hosn UAE - Dh10,000. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Fine for tampering with tracking device or app: Dh20,000. Similar fine for not placing thermal cameras where required. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Hosting a party or gathering can also lead to a Dh10,000 fine for the host and Dh5,000 fine for attendees. If more than three people are found travelling in a car, or not wearing face masks, they will be fined Dh3,000. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Not wearing a mask in the office can lead to a Dh500 fine for the employee and Dh5,000 fine for the company. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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If more than 30 per cent of the staff in a company is found working from the office, the company will be fined Dh3,000. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Not maintaining social distance can lead to a fine of Dh3,000 against individuals and Dh5,000 against establishments. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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You can also not refuse to take a COVID-19 test - if you refuse to take the initial test, you will be fined Dh5,00 and refusal to take the second test after two weeks of the first test can lead to a fine of Dh1,000. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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Any violations of restrictions will get you fined for Dh3,000. Private tutoring has also been disallowed, with fines against the tutor and the host. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Moving workers between emirates can lead to a fine of Dh10,000 for the organisation and the confiscation of the vehicle. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Repeat offenders will be dealt with strictly, with criminal proceedings being initiated. Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News

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Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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More updates and announcements to follow. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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