Abu Dhabi has imposed a number of updated guidelines on public transportation and other public spaces in its efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country.
These include putting a 75% capacity limit on buses, and 45% maximum capacity on taxis.
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Earlier, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office also announces caps on public areas, which include:
– 40% on shopping malls
– 60% on restaurants and coffee shops
– 60% on hotels
– 50% on private beaches and swimming pools
– 60% on public beaches and parks
– 50% on gyms
Authorities also ordered the closure of movie theaters and have banned parties and social gatherings.
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The Abu Dhabi government also advises families and marriage ceremonies that only a maximum of 10 people will be allowed for their celebration.
Meanwhile, only 20 people will be allowed to gather for funerals and mourning services.
The committee recommended intensifying inspection and monitoring of all sectors to ensure compliance with precautionary measures, and reporting violators to the Attorney-General.
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has capped operating capacity of commercial, economic and tourism activities, effective 7 February, to bolster precautionary measures implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/0dhEaNceDd
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) February 7, 2021
