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7 situations when you can take off the face mask, temporarily

The new rules announced by UAE authorities still require maintaining a two-metre distance

Published: September 22, 2021 17:52 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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A new announcement made by the UAE’s authorities allows people to take off their face masks in certain conditions. — The announcement was made by National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Image Credit: Pexels

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While the authorities did highlight certain situations when people can be without face masks, they also stressed on the need to always maintain a two-metre distance, even if they were not wearing a mask. — This decision comes after a noticeable decrease in the number of cases registered in the country, the availability of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the cooperation of community members in following precautionary measures. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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As per the announcement, it is not mandatory to wear a mask in the following situations: 1. When exercising in public places. — Public places where you can take off your face mask. Image Credit: Pexels

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2. While using private transportation, with those staying in the same household. 3. Beachgoers. 4. Those at open swimming pools. 5. People who are alone in closed spaces. — When am I allowed to take off my face mask? Image Credit: Pexels

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6. When obtaining personal services for the face and head at barbershops and beauty centres. 7. In medical centres and clinics, when being diagnosed and treated. — Image Credit: Pexels

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The local authorities will also be obligated to put up signs showing the places where it will be allowed not to wear the mask, and to adhere to the application of the principle of physical distance of two metres. — Even when you are exercising outdoors, make sure you are always at a distance from others. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Important wear face mask in all other places The authorities stressed the need always wear the mask in the places where it is obligatory to wear it. — Studies confirmed that masks are one of the most important means of preventing the virus. Image Credit: Pexels

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Fine for not wearing a mask If individuals are found violating the rules for wearing a mask they face a fine of Dh3,000. — Find the complete list of COVID-19 related fines here: gulfnews.com/1.1629628508984 Image Credit: Pexels

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