The Ministry of Interior in UAE calls citizens to not to leave homes except for necessity

The Ministry of Interior calls citizens to not to leave homes except for necessity

The Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority called on citizens, residents, and visitors on the territory of the UAE to commit to not leaving the homes except for necessity, for reasons of work, or to drive around in personal cars, while wearing face masks and following health instructions.




The Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency and Crisis Authority urged the public to adhere to the instructions issued by the relevant health and security authorities, foremost of which is prohibiting gatherings, and that leaving the house is only for necessity or for reasons of work, and for the purpose of purchasing basic needs of medicine, food and roaming with personal cars of the family from the same house. For a maximum of three people in each car without going into public places, and if so safe distances should be maintain, also adhering to the precautionary measures and taking into account social distancing.




MOI urged not to go to hospitals except in critical or necessary cases.

The two Authorities also noted that subsequent instructions will be issued regarding the use of public transportation, taxis and other means of transportation. Note that the Law on Communicable Diseases applies penalties for violators in this regard, which amount to imprisonment or a fine.

Sources:

Gulf News