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Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts six outlets

Monday, 25 January 2021 21:01

By Sanooj Sherif

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Six establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The Municipality took action against two fitness centres in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, a laundry in Satwa and a food outlet in Al Qusais Industrial Area 1.

Two massage centres in International City and Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3 were also asked to close.

Another 12 establishments were fined and warnings were issued to 28 others during the field inspections on Sunday.

The latest round of checks covered a total of 2,329 businesses.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns to ensure the commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, and the number of inspection visits reached 2,329. 6 establishments were closed, while the number of alerts reached 28. pic.twitter.com/lQTubB1Hed
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) January 25, 2021

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