Coronavirus: UAE shuts malls for two weeks
Fish, meat and vegetable markets also closed for renewable period of two weeks
The UAE has decided to close all commercial centres, and shopping malls along with fish, meat and vegetable markets for a renewable period of two weeks. In a statement early Monday, the Ministry of Health and Prevention and National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management said the decision, which excludes dealing with wholesalers, will come into force in 48 hours, will be subject to re-assessment. Grocery stores and pharmacies are excluded, subject to review and evaluation. Under the decision, restaurants will not be allowed to receive customers. Instead, their services will be limited to home deliveries only.