COVID-19: UAE residents wear masks to stay safe against the coronavirus

Dubai residents step outdoors with masks, gloves and social distancing

Published: July 06, 2020 19:55 Nilanjana Javed, Digital Content Editor

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It’s all about masks as restrictions ease in the UAE. Made mandatory, a mask is often the first barrier in a person’s protection against the novel coronavirus. Whether it is walking outdoors (as pictured) or within the confines of a mall, people are expected to use a mask. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A man covers his mask with a bandana in Dubai, in a two-pronged defence tactic. How does a mask help? The greatest aid it provides is stopping an asymptomatic carrier from unknowingly spreading the virus. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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While wearing a mask is not the be-all-and-end-all in protection, it makes for a good first step. Others include good hand hygiene and maintaining social distancing. These measures do not mean staying away from your daily activities such as exercising or feeding pigeons - they just mean a little more caution. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A man cycles under his improvised face mask in Dubai. A variety of masks have become available in the market, from fashion-focused to DIY practice material. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A woman wraps a scarf around her face and walks with an umbrella in Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Cloth masks – like the one worn by the boy on the cycle - are easy to wear and oftentimes reusable. Just be sure to sanitise and wash after every wear. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A man walks with his cycle in Dubai. He's kitted out in a makeshift mask as well as a hat, to keep the harsh sunlight at bay. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A man riding a motorbike in Sharjah sports a black face mask. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A man uses a makeshift facemask made of a piece of cloth while walking down a street in Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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It's not all blue and white. Colour has started to seep into the world of masks. A man wears a brightly coloured mask in Dubai Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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