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Dubai Municipality shuts five establishments for COVID-19 violations

Thursday, 21 January 2021 15:01

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Five establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The Municipality took action against three laundries in Naif and Souk Al Kabeer, in addition to two salons in Oud Metha and Jumeirah 1 areas.

Another 18 establishments were fined and warnings were issued to 31 others during the field inspections on Wednesday.

The latest round of checks covered a total of 2,258 outlets.

.@DMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns to ensure the commitment to precautionary measures. The number of inspection visits reached 2,258. 5 establishments were closed. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/F792czz5Jx
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2021

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