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Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts down six outlets

Tuesday, 29 September 2020 15:17

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A salon, gym and four food outlets in Dubai have been shut down for failing to comply with the COVID-19 safety regulations.

They include a gym in Satwa, a fitness centre in Mirdif, two restaurants in Al Rigga and Muhaisnah, and two cafeterias in Jafza and Umm Suqeim.

Meanwhile, 44 commercial establishments have been fined and warnings handed to 76 other businesses.

As many as 2,540 outlets have been inspected during the latest round of field visits by officials at Dubai Municipality.

A total of 2,415 businesses were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

#DubaiMunicipality closed a salon, a fitness centre and 4 food establishments for failing to comply with the precautionary measures. Violated 44 institutions, issued 76 warnings, while 2,415 institutions were eligible for the approved requirements during 2,540 visits on Sep 28. pic.twitter.com/E993XCKgBo
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) September 29, 2020

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