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COVID-19 UAE: Umm Al Quwain closes off all beaches

Measure aims to curb the spread of coronavirus

Last updated: June 12, 2020 | 23:14

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Dubai: Umm Al Quwain's Executive Council decided to completely close the public beaches in the emirate starting June 12 as a measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

These restrictions are to remain in place until further notice.

These measures exclude hotel and resort beaches.

The decision aims to curb the spread of COVID-19, which is greatly affected by public gatherings.

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