The United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi on Sunday imposed a new list of restrictions to curb the recent surge of coronavirus infections in the country, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced.
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The new regulations will come into
effect immediately, according to the media office’s circular.
Gatherings and parties will be
strictly prohibited in the capital city, and movie theaters will be closed. A
maximum of 10 people will be allowed to attend marriage ceremonies and family
gatherings, the circular said.
A maximum of 20 people will be
allowed to attend funerals and mourning services, it added.
Shopping malls will be limited to
a 40 percent capacity, while restaurants, cafes, hotels, and public beaches and
parks will be limited to 60 percent.
The circular said private beaches
and swimming pools would only operate at a 50 percent capacity rate.
Gyms must operate at a 50 percent
capacity as a precautionary measure against the virus.
According to the circular, taxis
will be limited to a 45 percent capacity and buses to 75 percent.
The UAE has reported a surge of
COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, with health officials recording over 3,000
new cases a day.
On Saturday, Abu Dhabi announced
it would require government employees to undergo a weekly COVID-19 test as
authorities reduce office attendance to 30 percent capacity.
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