The disinfection drive in labour camps and industrial areas across the UAE will be extended by two hours from Wednesday, May 20.
The programme will run between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The ministries called on all workers across the country to follow precautionary measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in the country.
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