UAE: What are the COVID-19 rules for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Celebrations?

NCEMA announced that attendees must present a negative PCR result taken within 96 hours

Published: December 16, 2021 16:32 Zainab Husain, Staff Writer

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Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations will have a maximum capacity of 80 per cent. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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The announcement was made by NCEMA to ensure that people preserve the efforts made since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: Supplied

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A negative PCR test result is required. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/ Gulf News

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The fine for wearing a mask is Dh3,000. Want to know the COVID-19 fines in the UAE? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1600078428656 Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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NCEMA tweeted that event organisers should install barriers at entrances and exits to prevent overcrowding. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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File image of Shajrah’s New Year 2021 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront on Buheirah Corniche. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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One protocol announced by NCEMA also stated that attendees should refrain from hugging and shaking hands, and should instead greet each other form a distance. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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NCEMA announced that event organisers will form security teams to verify precautionary measures are being implemented. Image Credit: Supplied

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How do I get a booster shot in the UAE? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1638155100227 Image Credit: AFP

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How do I receive a Pfizer booster shot? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1638270533528 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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