UAE has plentiful stocks of face masks for Covid-19 outbreak

Dubai Economy have urged residents to shop responsibly when it comes to faces masks, sanitiser and gloves.

Lulu supermarkets have confirmed that they are sourcing 1.6 million pieces of face masks daily on average and their stores as well as warehouses have adequate stock of masks, gloves and sanitisers.

Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah is the CEO of the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy: “We express our sincere appreciation for the Lulu Group for their keenness to support the precautionary measures being adopted by the UAE authorities against the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The prompt action by Lulu Group to provide adequate supplies of hygiene essentials will enhance confidence among the public and help them comply with the prevention guidelines against the pandemic.”

Lootah added: “Retailers in Dubai, especially those supplying basic needs of people, have risen to the occasion and ensured that residents do not face any shortage during this critical time. Dubai Economy calls on all commercial outlets to continue to co-operate with the authorities.

 

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