Latest Dubai COVID-19 compliance checks result in 3 closures

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Dubai Municipality inspectors have ordered three establishments to shutdown for failing to adhere to the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

A salon in Al Souq Al Khabeer was closed due to overcrowding and a shisha cafe was shut in Al Rigga for the same violation.

In addition, a laundry in Karama was ordered to close for violating health and personal hygiene practices.

A total of 33 warnings were issued during the checks.

The authority said 98 per cent of the 2,442 establishments inspected were found to be in compliance.

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