Coronavirus: Dubai announces 2 weeks of restrictions for Al Ras area to intensify sterilisation

Dubai: The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has announced increased restrictions on movement in the Al Ras area of Dubai for two weeks effective Tuesday March 31 to assist intensified sterilisation procedures.

Teams from the Dubai Health Authority will provide all essential supplies to the residents of the area during the two-week period, Dubai Police said.

Dubai Police has appealed to the public to cooperate fully with the authorities and abide by all instructions to ensure the preventive measures implemented during the two-week period are a success.

People who are not residents of Al Ras are prohibited from travelling to the area.

In addition to this, RTA has announced the closure of entrances leading to Al Ras area from three main roads and interchanges: Al Musalla, Al Khaleej, and Baniyas Streets.

The plan also includes the closure of three stations on the metro green line: Al Ras, Palm Deira and Baniyas Square.