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COVID-19: Safety guidelines for office-goers in Dubai

Dubai Municipality posted an awareness message for workers

Published: February 14, 2021 19:27 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Office goers in Dubai have been given precautionary guidelines for COVID-19, after Dubai Municipality posted an awareness message on its official social media channels. — Going to work? Follow these COVID-19 precautions. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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The post read: “Take part in achieving community safety by following Dubai Municipality's guidelines and ensuring that the necessary preventive measures are implemented while you are at the office.” — Following safety measures at work helps you contribute to the community's efforts to overcome the spread of COVID-19. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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These guidelines include: 1. Always wear a clean mask. 2. Maintain physical distance (two metres). 3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. — Not wearing a face mask has been cited as one of the most common COVID-19 violations by authorities. Find out about the penalties announced by the UAE Attorney General here: gulfnews.com/1.1600078428656 Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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4. Regularly wash and sanitise your hands. 5. Practise coughing and sneezing etiquette. 6. Disinfect high-touch surfaces before use. — It is also important maintain highest hygiene standards to protect others and yourself. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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7. As much as possible, prepare your own tea, coffee and food. 8. Do not share office or personal equipment with others. — It is also important to not share items with others to curb the spread of the virus. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Additionally, Dubai Health Authority also issued five don’ts for when you go to gatherings. So, if you are going to a gathering, don’t: 1. Go with respiratory symptoms and/or fever. — If you have to attend a gathering, stay away from these five mistakes. Image Credit: Pexels

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2. Shake hands, hug or kiss friends 3. Attend with people who fall under the high-risk group such as people with chronic diseases and elderly. — People with chronic diseases are considered to be in the vulnerable category. Image Credit: Pexels

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4. Neglect physical distancing (at least two metres). 5. Neglect precautionary measures such as sanitising your hands regularly and wearing a face mask. — It is essential to always follow basic COVID-19 precautionary measures to stay safe. Image Credit: Pexels

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