Age limit for visiting malls, restaurants… raised

By Eudore R.Chand

ABU DHABI 18 June 2020: Effective from today (June 18), only people over 70 years old, instead of 60 years old, are not allowed inside shopping malls, cooperative societies, restaurants, and sports facilities

However, children aged less than 12 years old will continue to be denied access into these destinations, according to Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government.

Meanwhile, the UAE, five months after the detection of the first Covid-19 case, has become an inspirational model to be followed for proactive measures and effective crisis management, according to Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said Wam.

3 million screened

He said the UAE now ranks first in the world in terms of screening per capita, hitting the 3 million test mark in a record time.”

Since the onset of the crisis, the UAE has been determined to examine the largest possible number of citizens and residents with the average daily tests in the UAE increasing from 25,000 to 40,000.

Al Shamsi said that more than 39,000 additional Covid-19 tests were conducted, resulting in the detection of 382 new cases and taking the total number of infections in the country to 43,364.

382 new cases, 672 recoveries and 2 deaths

She noted an additional 672 individuals have fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to more than 29,537, adding that a total of 13,532 individuals are still being treated, most of whom are in stable condition.

She also announced the death of two individuals as a result of Covid-19 complications, taking the total number of fatalities in the country to 295.

Dr. Al Shamsi expressed her sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current Covid-19 patients a speedy and full recovery.

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