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Dubai shuts 3 outlets, fines 3 more in COVID-19 safety checks

Friday, 12 March 2021 18:15

By ARN News Staff

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Three establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality during the latest round of inspections that covered 2,306 outlets.

One massage centre in International City and a laundry in Al Buteen were closed for violations pertaining to health and hygiene measures and face masks, while a salon in Al Raffa was pulled up for overcrowding.

Three establishments were fined and warnings handed out to 29 others during safety checks carried out on Thursday.

#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 2,306, 3 establishments were closed, and 29 warnings were made. pic.twitter.com/sEVnvvJwng
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) March 12, 2021

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