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Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts 84 establishments in January

Thursday, 28 January 2021 17:52

A total of 84 establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality in the month of January for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The authority also fined 157 outlets and handed warnings to 661 others for a similar offence.

Field inspections have been stepped up in recent weeks to ensure businesses are following the rules.

.@DMunicipality closes 84 establishments, fines 157, and warns 661 during the month of January 2021, for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 28, 2021

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