Dubai ramps up COVID-19 safety checks; shuts 6 outlets

Dubai Media Office

Six outlets have been shut in Dubai over the last three days for violating COVID-19 safety rules. 

Teams from Dubai Municipality handed the closure orders to a food store, perfume shop and four beauty salons. 

They were found to flout basic hygiene, social distancing and face-mask rules.

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