UAE Sterilization Extended until April 5 | Stay Home

UAE national sterilization program which is being carried out from 08:00 PM to 06:00 am is Extended until April 5, Confirmed by MoHAP and MOI on Saturday. This is part of the authorities' efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Timings are same as previous, Residents have been directed to stay home during this time, limiting movement strictly and to not leave their homes except to buy food, basic essentials and medicines. Whoever does not comply with these directives will pay a fine and/or face prison time.

Important Guidelines:

· Don't step out of your home unless absolutely necessary. Violators will be jailed and/or fined.

· Public transport will be suspended during this period.

· Taxis and private transport will be allowed, but authorities will ensure that those stepping out have a genuine reason to do so.

· Traffic movement will be restricted.

· Unless it is for buying food or medicines, residents must not step out.

· Supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open, but the number of people allowed inside at a time will be restricted. Dubai Economy had earlier directed these outlets to take just 30% of their capacity.

· Those working in some vital sectors (mentioned below) can step out, but authorities will check their IDs.

· Gatherings are not allowed. This includes family gatherings, desert outings, etc.

· Communicate with your loved ones with phones or through social media.

· All public transportation in the UAE, including the Dubai Metro, will come to a halt from 8pm until 6am from March 28 to April 5, according to the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the Ministry of Interior.

Public Transport Suspension Notice:

According to previous statement by MoHAP, started March 26, 08:00 PM to March 29 06:00 AM which is not extended till April 5, the traffic will be restricted countrywide and public transportation and metro services will be suspended during disinfection drive.

The stoppage is part of a National Sterilization Program, which will include:

· All utilities

· Public transportation

· Metro services

Stay at Home:

The Ministries of Health and the Interior called upon the public to stay at home throughout the sterilization period, and not to go out except to buy food and medicines or to work in vital sectors such as:

· Energy

· Communications

· Health

· Education

· Security and the police

· Military

· Postal, shipping

· Pharmaceuticals

· Water and food sector

· Civil aviation, airports

· Financial and banking

· Government media and the services sector which includes gas stations and construction projects.