Dubai steps up COVID-19 safety checks, shuts four outlets

Four establishments in Dubai have been shut for flouting COVID-19 health and safety protocols as Dubai Municipality steps up inspections to curb the spread of coronavirus.

A fitness centre in Muteena, a salon in Karama and a shisha cafe in International City were pulled up for overcrowding, while a laundry in Naif area was closed for violating health and hygiene measures.

Another 23 outlets were issued warnings and five more fined during the latest checks that covered more than 2,300 premises.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns on establishments to ensure their commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, the number of inspection visits reached 2,324, 4 establishments were closed, and 23 warnings were made. pic.twitter.com/42FVoVjNxP

— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) February 24, 2021