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Combatting COVID-19: Dubai shuts 2 outlets, warns 21 more

Sunday, 21 February 2021 13:15

By ARN News Staff

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As many has 26 establishments in Dubai have been pulled up for flouting COVID-19 safety rules.

It comes after Dubai Municipality carried out 233 inspections at environmental and food health establishments.

Two outlets were closed, while three others were issued fines.

Another 21 establishments received warnings.

The Municipality is intensifying its inspection campaigns to ensure adherence to COVID-19 precautionary measures.

.@DMunicipality intensifies its inspection campaigns to ensure adherence to Covid-19 precautionary measures. A total of 233 inspections were carried out. 2 establishments were closed, 3 were fined, and 21 received warnings. pic.twitter.com/B7Ribwy9Lv
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 20, 2021

Meanwhile, inspections carried out by the Dubai Economy over the weekend saw the closure of one outlet.

Another 31 establishments were issued fines, while five others received warnings.

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