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Coronavirus: Streets of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah being disinfected

Residents have been strictly directed to stay indoors from 8pm to 6am during the weekend

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National Disinfection Programme in Sharjah
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Empty street in Sharjah.
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Al Tawun roundabout, Sharjah
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Deira Souk, Dubai.
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Khalidiya Street, Sharjah.
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Workers disinfecting Nasseriya district, Sharjah.
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