Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts five outlets

Five establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality for violating the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

A laundry in Hor Al Anz and four food outlets located in the fruits and vegetables market were among the establishments that were asked to close.

The authority also fined eight outlets and handed warnings to 38 others for not complying with the rules.

Its latest round of checks covered a total of 2,317 businesses.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns to ensure the commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, and the number of inspection visits reached 2,317. 5 establishments were closed, while the number of alerts reached 38. pic.twitter.com/V8En1TbFkM

— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) January 20, 2021