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UAE: What are the COVID-19 rules for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Celebrations?

NCEMA announced that attendees must present a negative PCR result taken within 96 hours

Published: December 16, 2021 16:32 Zainab Husain, Staff Writer

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Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the UAE will be held at 80 per cent capacity following an announcement by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA). — Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations will have a maximum capacity of 80 per cent. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Announcing the protocol on December 15 to be followed during the holiday season, NCEMA urged people to abide by COVID-19 precautionary measures and ensure that everyone stays safe. — The announcement was made by NCEMA to ensure that people preserve the efforts made since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: Supplied

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These are the precautionary measures announced by NCEMA: A negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test result done 96 hours before the events. — A negative PCR test result is required. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/ Gulf News

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Attendees must undergo mandatory body temperature testing. Face masks are mandatory and must be worn at all times in closed and crowded areas. — The fine for wearing a mask is Dh3,000. Want to know the COVID-19 fines in the UAE? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1600078428656 Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Social distancing will be implemented and a 1.5-meter distance should be adhered to. Event organisers should regulate entry and avoid overcrowding. — NCEMA tweeted that event organisers should install barriers at entrances and exits to prevent overcrowding. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Regular sanitisation of areas is necessary, and sanitisers should be available in public restrooms. — File image of Shajrah’s New Year 2021 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront on Buheirah Corniche. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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People are required to greet from a distance during celebrations and refrain from shaking hands. — One protocol announced by NCEMA also stated that attendees should refrain from hugging and shaking hands, and should instead greet each other form a distance. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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As per NCEMA protocols, the only exception from social distancing protocols is family members, who are allowed to sit and stand together. — NCEMA announced that event organisers will form security teams to verify precautionary measures are being implemented. Image Credit: Supplied

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Booster shots against COVID-19 NCEMA reiterated the importance of receiving booster shots to increase immunity in society and prevent the spread of COVID-19 mutations and genetic variants. — How do I get a booster shot in the UAE? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1638155100227 Image Credit: AFP

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On the same day (December 15) the authority also tweeted that the latest studies by the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that people who received a booster are less susceptible to contracting the virus. — How do I receive a Pfizer booster shot? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1638270533528 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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