Ras Al Khaimah just announced tougher measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the emirate.
The restrictions largely affect operating capcities. Entertainment venues, cinemas, fitness centres, gyms, pools and private beaches at hotels must now operate at a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
Additionally, public beaches and parks now have a limit at 70 percent capacity, while shopping malls at 60 percent.
The move was made during a remote meeting in which the emirate’s emergency, crisis and disaster management team made the call.
The decision also adds limits on the number of individuals allowed at family and social gatherings. Events such as parties and weddings can have a maximum of 10 people, with a maximum of 20 people at funerals.
Restaurants and cafes are also required to maintain a two-metre distance between tables, where no more than four people are allowed to sit together, unless they belong to the same family.
All previous restrictions, such as a requirement to keep a two-metre distance from others, and to adhere to set precautionary and preventive measures, are still in place.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have also made moves to restrict capacity in light of the number of new cases appearing each day in the UAE. Cinemas remain closed in Abu Dhabi for the time being, with bars and pubs closed in Dubai.
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