Commuters in Dubai faced unusual long queues this morning, March 25 as the Roads and Transport Authority began strict implementation of the social distancing measures for its riders as part of the preventive measures of the country against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Photos, videos, and accounts from commuters on social media stated that the long queues were due to a ‘five-person rule’ for riders allowed to enter each cabin of the metro.
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Passengers, however, were also concerned about measures taken by authorities outside as seen in the long queues outside the metro.
Dubai Metro has affirmed the public that it regularly sanitizes each cabin to guarantee the safety of its riders.
As part of the precautionary measures to guarantee the safety of society in Dubai, @rta_dubai is conducting an extensive cleaning & sterilization campaign covering public transport in #Dubai. pic.twitter.com/WRlj9pKIuQ
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2020
As of posting time, the number of cases in the UAE are now at 248. Out of the 248, 8 are confirmed to be Filipinos with one who has already fully recovered from the disease.
