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Dubai: Inviting people home? These are the rules you need to adhere to

How many people are allowed and what are the precautions you need to follow? Find out.

Published: November 30, 2020 17:50 Last updated: November 30, 2020 17:51 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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As the UAE National Day holidays bring in the long weekend, here are the precautions you need to be taking at home or outside, when meeting family and friends. — Planning to play host? There are very strict guidelines that need to be followed for social events. Image Credit: Stock image

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On November 29, Dubai Media Office tweeted guidelines that need to be followed during the National Day celebrations. These included the following precautions: — Big gatherings are still not allowed, and even when you meet others physical distance should be maintained at all times. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. Avoid large family gatherings, with no more than 20 people at home celebrations, while adhering to safety guidelines. — DHA announced these precautionary measures on October 28. On November 17, the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) announced guidelines for social gatherings at the festive season. Read the updated guidelines here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1605698174117 Image Credit: Stock image

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2. Adhere to the official health and safety precautionary measures at all times, including wearing a mask and practising social distancing. 3. Avoid crowded public places. — Attendees should ensure social distance of at least two metres. Image Credit: Stock image

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Earlier this month, the Dubai Health Authority had also issued guidelines to follow at social gatherings. These included: — Additional guidelines from Dubai Health Authority. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. Ensure the space is big enough to maintain a social distance of two metres at all times and only five or less people must be seated on a table. — Image Credit: Stock image

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2. The event does not last more than four hours. 3. Ensure the venue has proper ventilation. 4. It is preferable to use single-use utensils and cups for eating and drinking. — Things you should do - keep the event for less than four hours, use disposable cutlery, ensure proper ventilation at the venue. Image Credit: Stock image

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5. It is preferable NOT to have a buffet. 6. Surfaces and facilities must be constantly disinfected and sanitised. 7. It is preferable NOT to hand out party gifts to attendees. — What to avoid - buffets and party favours. Image Credit: Stock image

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8. DO NOT attend any social gathering if you have ANY respiratory symptoms or a fever. 9. If any symptoms arise, it is better to leave the event. — As a rule of thumb, stay home and avoid meeting others whenever you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Image Credit: Stock image

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10. Avoid shaking hands or kissing on the cheek, just wave from a distance. 11. It is preferable that the elderly and people with chronic diseases avoid attending any events. — If you are in the high risk category, it is advisable to avoid any social gatherings. Image Credit: Stock image

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12. Observing all precautionary measures during the event, such as: • Wearing a mask • Maintaining social distance (two metres) • Keeping hands clean and sanitise them periodically. — DHA reiterated the basic precautions that should be followed at all times. Image Credit: Stock image

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