COVID-19: Can people of determination step out?

What are the rules around stepping outdoors and how can caregivers ensure safety?

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What are the rules around people of determination stepping outdoors in the UAE?
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A Gulf News reader wanted to know if he could take his brother outdoors.
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COVID-19 has disrupted everyone's routines.
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The reader has tried explaining the current situation across the world to his brither.
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However, it has been difficult to explain the magnitude of the impact COVID-19 has had on the world.
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Caregivers of people of determination had been asked to take additional precautions to ensure their safety.
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The reader wanted to know if he could take his brother outdoors.
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According to Dubai Police's call centre, people of determination can step outdoors.
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They were asked to stay away from big crowds.
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Mehnaz Ahmed, a special needs expert, spoke about how the new normal can be introduced to people of determination.
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Her centre had begun introducing some basic concepts early on during the pandemic.
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With the long summer months, it is crucial to manage expectations and ensure safety.
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Use visual aids when necessary.
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The seriousness of the situation can be expressed depending on the individual.
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Follow these basic tips to make it easier for a person of determination to step outdoors.
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1. Start off with the idea of a basic infection.
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2. Move to SARS-CoV-2
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3. Talk about the restrictions
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4. Introduce hand hygiene and other precautionary concepts.
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5. Constant reminders
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6. Introduce outdoor activities gradually and carefully.
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7. Sanitise everything.
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