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Children under 12 allowed in malls, eateries across UAE

Dubai - Dubai had on June 18 lifted movement restrictions on the elderly and children under 12 years of age.

Children under 12 years will be allowed at malls and restaurants across the UAE, a top official has said. Addressing a virtual Press briefing on Wednesday, Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, Spokesman for National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), said: "We have sterilised all public facilities, and will continue to do so."
The official also added that the national sterilisation programme will continue. "The programme helped us sterlise public facilities like public transportation means, including the Dubai Metro."
Dubai had on June 18 lifted movement restrictions on the elderly and children under 12 years of age. With the latest announcement, the movement restrictions on children have been lifted across the emirates.
3-person limit per car remains
A limit of three persons in a car remains in force across the country, the official said. However, the cap does not apply to members of the same family. If there are more than one person in the car, they are all required to wear masks.
Avoid gatherings
Dr Saif also stressed on the need to avoid gatherings. "We advise residents to commit to social distancing when stepping out and wear masks and gloves."
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