Abu Dhabi ends National Disinfection Drive today

Thursday, 19 August 2021 11:10

By ARN News Staff

The National Disinfection Drive in the UAE capital has ended today.

Making the announcement, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee said the drive has "achieved its objectives".

Movement restriction in the UAE capital between midnight and 5:00 am was introduced on July 19 to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The committee thanked Abu Dhabi residents for their cooperation and advised them to continue to adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced the National Sterilisation Programme has achieved its objectives and will conclude today, Thursday, 19 August 2021. pic.twitter.com/vlADRCaMAT
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) August 19, 2021

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