Dr J.M. Gauer, CEO, RAK Hospital,

welcomed the government’s informed decision. “In view of the drastic decline of Covid-19 cases in the UAE, it seems logical to loosen up a bit and drop the obligation to wear the mask under some circumstances. Let us however not forget that the drop in the cases is a direct consequence of the rigorous measures adopted by the UAE authorities along with the vaccination of over 90 per cent of the UAE residents.” He added: “The pandemic is definitely not over globally and people must remember this.”