Coronavirus: Everything the UAE is doing to keep the country safe

Stimulus packages, advisories and restrictions announced to fight COVID-19

Last updated: March 23, 2020 | 14:26

Compiled by Huda Tabrez, Digital Content Specialist

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How is the UAE keeping everyone in the country safe? Find out

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The measures taken are based on how Covid-19 spreads.

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Source: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, US

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Read all about Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s majlis here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584406755912

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Read about the stimulus package here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584883598247

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Read details of the new initiatives by https://gulfnews.com/1.1584336502100

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The initiatives launched.

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Read the report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1585143475049

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Read the complete report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70618979

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Read the complete report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70615097

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To read details of the announcement, visit gulfnews.com/1.1584916668613

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Find out which stores will remain open, and which will be closed here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584914600541

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Read the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584917287850

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Read the complete report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584914600541

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Read the full report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584947162820

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Look at how Dubai's beaches are empty after authorities implemented strict social distancing measures: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584897556737

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'Coronavirus and the adhan: When the muezzin said pray from home' Read here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584526142163

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Read the report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70476464

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Read the full report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584375441713

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Read the complete list of restrictions here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584391938592

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Read the complete report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584390646889

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Read more about the warning here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70422491

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Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70421809

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Read about the new directive here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584352352220

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To read the complete advisory, visit www.gulfnews.com/1.70023627 and www.gulfnews.com/1.70218321

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Watch how Dubai disinfects its streets, public seats, doors and elevators here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584264208302

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All educational institutions in the UAE were closed as early Spring Break was announced.

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Read the complete reports, here: www.gulfnews.com/1.1584198907384 and here www.gulfnews.com/1.1584252090848

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The circular issued by Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi, directing cinema owners to temporarily suspend activities.

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Read the complete report, here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584192897777

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Sharjah Investment and Development Authority - Shurooq - posted an update on public place closures on its official Twitter account on March 15

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Follow all the announcements, from the UAE as well as across the world, on our special page on the Coronavirus pandemic here: https://gulfnews.com/world/coronavirus

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Announcement by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing on suspending all events till the end of March.

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Inspections and disinfection drives have been carried out across the UAE.

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Government and semi-government departments have taken the lead in flexible work solutions to curb the spread of the virus.

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UAE airports have implemented thermal screening for all passengers.

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The medical staff at airports follow a step-by-step process to identify any possible cases, and ensure treatment.

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Shopping malls, too, have implemented thermal screening as a precautionary measure.

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UAE retail chains are ensuring safety of customers by sanitising trolleys, shopping carts and common touch points.

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Watch how RTA disinfects Dubai Metro to prevent coronavirus spread here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70278663

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Read the complete report here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70407762

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Read about the new planned facility here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1582721240200

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The UAE temporarily suspended the issuance of all entry visas, with a few exceptions.

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To find out which passengers can still get a visa on arrival, read: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584278999078

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