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    Coronavirus: Find out how to stay safe and not face any fines

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    Coronavirus: Find out how to stay safe and not face any fines

    UAE's authorities have directed people to follow precautionary measures to combat COVID-19


    Published:  March 29, 2020 15:10 Last updated:  April 09, 2020 15:19 Compiled by Huda Tabrez, Digital Content Specialist

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    The UAE announced a disinfection drive on March 29, 2020. During the disinfection programme, people were asked to stay indoors. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    People were asked to stay indoors from 8pm to 6am during the disinfection programme. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NOTE: These are the list of fines announced by UAE attorney-general and apply across the UAE. Dubai announced an extended 24-hour disinfection drive from April 5. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dh50,000 fine - For violating mandatory hospitalisation by patients who directly refuse to receive or continue prescribed medicines. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Dh50,000 fine - For non-compliance with home quarantine instructions and quarantine at private facilities and refusing to take the test again. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh50,000 for the establishment and Dh500 for the customer for violating the closure instructions of education institutions, cinemas, gyms, sports clubs, malls, outdoor markets, parks, cafes, shopping centres, restaurants and others or for receiving customers. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh10,000 for event organisations and Dh5,000 for participants for whoever invites or organises gatherings, meetings, private and public celebrations or being present in groups at public places or private farms. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dh2,000 For violating precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health and Prevention by passengers coming to the UAE from countries infected by a communicable disease. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh5,000 For the executive in charge of managing a company or a facility that violates the sterilisation measures of public or private means of transportation. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dh1,000 For unnecessarily visiting health facilities. Dh5,000 For refusing to perform a medical test upon request. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit:
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    Dh2,000 For any person leaving their home for unnecessary reasons except for performing vital jobs or buying essential necessities. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh1,000 For not wearing medical masks indoors by individuals suffering from chronic diseases and those showing cold and flu symptoms or failing to practice social distancing. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh3,000 For refusing an order to dispose of any stuff, clothes, luggage or other items proved to be contaminated or might be contaminated by any pathogen if they can’t be disinfected by established procedures. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dh3,000 For failing to take proper health measures regarding regulation of markets, roads and other public places exempted from temporary closure. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh10,000 For failing to take precautionary measures for the crew of shelter ships. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dh3,000 For violating the executive regulations of the Law on Communicable Diseases when burying or transporting a dead body infected with a communicable disease. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Dh1,000 For a motorist who exceeds the number of passengers in his or her car (more than three persons per car). Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Dh3,000 For individuals violating the National Disinfection Programme curfew. Find excludes individuals purchasing essentials and working in vital sectors. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    For details on the 24-hour disinfection programme in Dubai, visit: gulfnews.com/1.1586076134137. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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