No masks required outdoors at schools, universities in Dubai – KHDA

Students across education institutions in Dubai no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, the emirate’s education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has said.

This safety standard applies to all private schools, early childhood education centres, and higher education institutions in Dubai, KHDA said on its website.

“Physical distancing, wearing of masks indoors and regular sanitisation are still in place, among other safety measures,” the regulator added.

Schools will continue to offer distance learning in the event that:
– Students test positive for Covid.
– Students are deemed close contacts, have Covid symptoms AND are awaiting the results of a PCR.
– Students live with family members who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.

No more masks outside, no more isolation for symptom-free close contacts. Check out the updated health & safety standards for Dubai private schools, early childhood education centres and universities. https://t.co/PgRTnw4zey pic.twitter.com/y5Lxf5iHQS

— KHDA (@KHDA) March 2, 2022

Health and safety standards from Dubai Government authorities, such as Dubai Municipality and Dubai Health Authority, remain in place, it added.

KHDA’s update follows an announcement by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), relaxing Covid-19 precautionary measures in the country starting February 26, 2022. As part of the directive, wearing of masks is now optional outdoors, although it continues to be mandatory in public indoor spaces.

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Earlier this week, KHDA announced that private schools across Dubai will not be eligible for any fee increase for the 2022-23 academic year.

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