Abu Dhabi closes 325 businesses for Covid-19 infections among employees

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has closed a total of 354 business facilities in the emirate’s three regions including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra as part the department’s ongoing inspection campaigns.

The department said that 29 business facilities were closed for violating the precautionary measures.

Another 325 businesses were closed as a result of Covid-19 infections among employees working in these establishments.

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.. pic.twitter.com/y8lcFurFud

— دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية – أبوظبي (@AbuDhabiDED) February 16, 2021

ADDED instructed the owners of business facilities across the emirate to adhere to all the rules and regulations prescribed by the relevant authorities to combat the spread of the virus. It warned of strict action against all those violating the Covid-19 directives.

Earlier this month, authorities in the emirate announced new Covid-19 precautionary measures that would cover tourism, commercial and economic activities.

The operating capacity of shopping malls have been capped at 40 per cent; taxis at 45 per cent; gyms, private beaches and swimming pools at 50 per cent; restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, public beaches and parks at 60 per cent and buses at 75 per cent.

Read: Covid-19: Abu Dhabi issues new restrictions for tourism, commercial and economic activities

The number of attendees to wedding ceremonies has been restricted to 10, while 20 people are allowed to gather for funerals and mourning services.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee warned that violators of the measures will be reported to the Attorney-General.