UAE: Abu Dhabi shuts down 354 businesses for breaking Covid rules, infected workers

Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi authority shuts down 354 establishments.

Abu Dhabi has shut down 354 businesses after Covid-19 cases were detected among employees and for failing to adhere to coronavirus precautionary measures.

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A statement issued by the Abu Dhabi Economic Department on Tuesday said: 'As part of its continuous Inspection campaigns to verify adherence to the precautionary measures set for Covid-19, ADDED has shut down 354 economic establishments across  AbuDhabi who were found to be in violation of the set measures. The Department is once again highlighting the important role played by commercial business owners in returning Abu Dhabi’s economic activity to normal while maintaining their social responsibilities and following the directions issued by the concerned authorities.'

The statement added that 325 establishments in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra were closed due to Covid infected workers. Another 29 facilities were shut for not complying with precautionary measures.

Twenty-nine other businesses were closed for not implementing Covid preventive guidelines, including not failure to maintain social distancing, not wearing face masks and others, which led to their closure, ADDED said.

ADDED has instructed all owners of business facilities across the emirate about the need to adhere to the highest levels of societal responsibility, health awareness and the compliance with the decisions issued by official authorities and committees to combat the pandemic.