Places of worship in UAE to reopen from tomorrow
The UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the reopening of mosques in the UAE on Wednesday, July 1.
NCEMA spokesperson Dr Saif Al Dhaheri said, “Mosques and places of worship will be reopened across the country starting July 1, with a capacity reduced to 30 per cent. UAE health authorities already conducted COVID-19 tests for Imams and workers serving at mosques.”
Al Dhaheri said, “As a continuation of the precautionary measures, mosques will not be open for Friday prayers. Also, certain mosques located in industrial areas, labour residential areas, shopping malls and public parks will remain closed until further notice.”
Al Dhaheri said, “We urge the public to cooperate by following precautionary measures including social distancing.
“Children under 12 years old, the elderly as well as individuals with chronic diseases should avoid going to mosques.”
UAE Government spokesperson Dr Amna Al Shamsi said, “As UAE Government continues to increase COVID-19 tests, additional 43,551 tests were performed today, revealing 449 new cases and bringing the total number of cases to 48,246. The new cases identified are undergoing treatment.”
Dr Al Shamsi also said, “We regret to announce that one person who tested positive for COVID-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 314. Our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.”
The total number of recovered cases of Coronavirus has reached 37,076 with 665 cases recovered on Monday after receiving treatment.
Since the beginning of June, UAE has had a daily recovery average of 660 cases. With 77% of cases recovered, the currently infected cases who are still undergoing treatment are 10,856 as of Monday.
Abu Dhabi announced that entering Abu Dhabi emirate is permitted for all those who have received COVID-19 negative test results within the previous 48 hours.
The public must continue to adhere to all precautionary measures, including wearing masks and observing physical distancing inside vehicles. Entry of non-abu Dhabi-based workers is still prohibited.
This follows continued positive outcomes in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in the emirate.
UAE residents with valid residency visa permits who are currently out of the country must undergo a COVID19 test and receive a negative result at least 72 hours before returning to the Emirates under new rules announced by the UAE government.
The regulations, which come into effect from July 1st mean travellers are not permitted to board a plane bound for the UAE without first getting confirmation that they are free of COVID19.
The embassies of India and Pakistan in the UAE confirmed returning of 150,000 citizens of the two countries, with 90,000 Indians and 60,000 Pakistanis through special repatriation flights.
As for the residents willing to return to the UAE shall abide by the new guidelines starting from July 1.
For residents returning from countries, which do not have accredited laboratories, COVID-19 tests will be conducted upon arrival and residents will be directed to complete quarantine guidelines for a period of 14 days, either at home or in an institution if their homes are not adequate.
India has reported a daily record of nearly 20,000 new infections as several Indian states reimpose partial or full lockdowns to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
India’s health ministry has recorded 548,318 COVID-19 total cases as of Monday, a jump of nearly 100,000 in a week in the world’s fourthworst affected country after the United States, Brazil and Russia. India’s death toll has reached 16,475, while 321,723 patients have recovered from the disease.
The capital district of the northeastern state of Assam on the Bangladesh border has reimposed a full lockdown until July 12 following a spike in cases. West Bengal has extended its lockdown until July 31.
With a growing number of Indians returning from abroad, including the Gulf, on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government will explore possibilities of finding employment for them as part of their resettlement.
No decision on Friday prayer; 449 new COVID-19 cases and a death in UAE; Abu Dhabi open for all who test negative; COVID-19 screening must for returning residents; India sees 20,000 cases in 24 hours, explores resettlement plan for Gulf returnees.