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    Coronavirus: Dubai 24-hour restrictions – all you need to know

    What you can do, what you can’t as the UAE fights COVID-19


    Published:  April 05, 2020 12:36 Last updated:  April 08, 2020 14:01 Compiled by Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Confused about the details of the 24-hour restrictions in Dubai? Find out what you can and can't do. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The National Sterilisation Programme has been extended in Dubai. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    People will not be allowed to leave their home, except for essential purposes or if they are working in vital sectors. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    How will these restrictions affect food retail outlets and pharmacies? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Food retail outlets as well as pharmacies and food and medicine deliveries are allowed to operate as usual. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    However, only one family member is permitted to leave the house for this purpose. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Why have the restrictions been intensified? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The steps have been taken to ensure community health and safety. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    A few additional precautionary measures you must take when stepping outdoors ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Wear a mask and gloves and ensure social distancing. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What happens in case of violations? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Stringent legal action will be taken by authorities. If you are stepping out to shop for essentials, make sure you keep the receipts in case you need to provide proof. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You should also keep the necessary documents, like details of a doctor's visit, if asked to prove why you were outdoors. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If I’m working in one of the vital sectors which are exempted from the restrictions, can I go to work? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Yes, employees working in vital sectors are exempted from restrictions. However, always carry your work ID and Emirates ID. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    These sectors include: healthcare, food supply outlets ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    delivery services, restaurants, medicine and healthcare ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    vital industrial sector, industrial supply chain for services and basic commodities, water and electricity sector, petrol and gas stations, district cooling services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    telecommunications, media, airports, airlines, ports, shipping, Customs duty, border crossings, security services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    municipality services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    organisations involved in combating COVID-19, public transport services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    and construction sector, subject to obtaining a permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    How can I get a permit to move? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Radars are being used to identify motorists violating traffic restrictions. However, you can step out if you have the necessary permit or documentation. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Employees working in vital sectors would need a letter from their employer, stating their movement to and from work. This needs to be presented to authorities. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Employees working in supporting sectors are permitted to leave homes. They will be requested to present proof, when stopped by a police officer or detected by a radar Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If you wish to step out to buy food, medicine, for medical emergencies or for COVID-19 testing, you would need to register for a permit on dxbpermit.gov.ae Image Credit: Gulf News
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    For enquiries, you can call the hotline 800 PERMIT (800 737648). Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What forms of public transportation are allowed during this period? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Dubai Metro services have been suspended. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Will testing for COVID-19 increase in Dubai? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Extensive medical tests will be conducted across densely populated areas of Dubai. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What about employees working in support sectors? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Employees are permitted to work between 8am and 2pm. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What about public transport? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Public bus services will be free of charge during the extended two-week disinfection period. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Dubai Taxi vehicles and franchised taxis will offer a 50 per cent discount on normal fares. Image Credit: Gulf News
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