The UAE has eased rules in wearing of face masks for a number of activities.
This comes after the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that the UAE is nearing 100% vaccination of its population. At present, over 80% of its population are fully vaccinated.
Below are activities that no longer requires the mandatory wearing of face mask based on a decision released by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on Wednesday :
- Exercising outdoor
- At swimming pool or beach
- Inside the car with people from the same household
- Alone in an indoor place
- In a barber shop or salon
- Medical centers
The MoHAP clarified that physical distancing of two meters remains in place.
