Umm Al Quwain's Local Emergency Crisis & Disasters Management Team has introduced stricter restrictions and precautionary measures to curb Covid-19 infection spread.

The new rules came into effect from Tuesday and will remain in place until further notice. The new regulations would require a reduced capacity of shopping malls, public beaches, parks, and cinemas, and also has suspended all concerts.

Shopping centres are required to operate at 60% capacity. Public beaches and parks are now permitted to operate at 70% capacity. The capacity has been reduced to 50% in cinemas, fitness centres, private beaches and swimming pools in hotels. The number of people at weddings and family gatherings is capped at 10 and 20 for funerals.

At restaurants and eateries maximum of four people are allowed per table. Also, the tables must be spaced with two meters between them. Inspections will be increased to ensure compliance with all regulations.

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