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Visiting malls during COVID-19: follow these precautions

Dubai Health Authority posted an awareness message for residents

Published: January 26, 2021 17:07 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are heading out to the mall, it is important to ensure you have taken all the precautions to stay safe from COVID-19. — UAE authorities have regularly been issuing COVID-19 guidelines for people to follow. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The Dubai Health Authority took to its social media channels to share some basic tips that people can follow when shopping outside. — The awareness message was posted by DHA. Image Credit: Pexels

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The guidelines were as follows: • Stay at home if you have a fever or any respiratory symptoms • Wash your hands regularly • Sanitise your hands after touching surfaces — It is important to not step out if you are experiencing any cold and flu-like symptoms. Image Credit: Pexels

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• Wear the face mask properly • Pay by card or smart pay • Maintain physical distancing — Other measures include maintaining basic COVID-19 related precautions. Image Credit: Pexels

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Also, before you step outdoors, remember to wear a face mask and keep a few spare masks with you in case the one you are wearing gets wet or damaged. Not wearing a face mask outdoors can land you with a find of Dh3,000. — For a list of all COVID-19 related violations and fines, visit: gulfnews.com/1.1600078428656 Image Credit: Pexels

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It is also advisable to carry a hand sanitiser with you, to fight the spread of the virus. — Image Credit: Pexels

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Dubai has also updated guidelines related to social events, eating out as well as working out at fitness centres and gyms. To stay updated with the latest regulations, follow the link in the caption below. — New rules on weddings and social events in Dubai: gulfnews.com/1.1603116876748 Image Credit: Pexels

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