To control the covid-19 cases in the emirate, Ras Al Al Khaimah has announced the extension of covid rules and regulations until June. Earlier on 10 February, authorities in Ras Al Khaimah postponed all the concerts and music for four weeks, as well as reduced capacity at public places and limits on social gatherings. However, the emirate’s government media office has now announced that the rules will be in place till 8 June.
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What Are The New Safety Measure In RAK?
The new safety rules lay out a detailed list of places where there will be reduced capacity. Public beaches and parks have been reduced to 70% capacity, while shopping malls and public transport have been capped at 60% and 50% respectively. Cinemas, entertainment events and venues, gym, fitness centres, private beaches and pools at hotels will function at 50% capacity.
Restaurants and cafés are required to maintain a 2-metre distance between tables. In addition, no more than four people are allowed to sit together, unless they belong to the same family. The number of individuals allowed at family and social gatherings (such as weddings) is limited to 10 people. Funerals can have a maximum of 20 attendees. All members of the public must maintain a physical distance of 2 metres in public.
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Flouting Of Rules Will Attract A Fine Between AED 10,000-50,000
The Federal Public Prosecution in the UAE has laid down these rules in a tweet this week. As per the rules, if you fail to inform the authorities, you have to pay fines between AED 10,000-50,000- in some cases, imprisonment is a possibility too. For citizens testing positive, you must visit the Ministry of Health Prevention or other authorised health authorities to receive treatment. All these measures are in place to fight the battle against the deadly covid-19 virus.
In terms of covid-19, UAE launched a mass vaccination drive last year and so far vaccinated nearly five million residents. The nation aims to vaccinate half of the population by the first quarter of 2021. Everyone aged 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine. However, at the moment, elderly and vulnerable people are given priority for vaccination across the country. More than 45 per cent of elderly citizens have now received a jab in the UAE.