The Department of Economic Development in Ras decided to reopen the activities of restaurants, cafes, cafes, and gyms, on a day starting from Wednesday, 3 June, if conditions and preventive measures are met to limit the spread of the new Corona virus, while continuing to prevent the introduction of hookah in cafes, with the aim of preserving the health and safety of community members and ensuring The continuity of the business sector and the continuation of its role in achieving sustainable development in the emirate.
According to the circular sent by the department to the facilities, all workers must be examined to ensure that they are not infected with the virus, to refrain from carrying out any kind of work in the event of symptoms of any respiratory infection, and to go to the nearest health center to perform the tests.
He pointed out that the obligation to collect workers and visitors should wear a muzzle and gloves, follow the means of protection and prevent those who are over 38 degrees from entering. He pointed out that it is forbidden to provide hookahs in cafes in the first stage, and the matter will be evaluated according to the directions of the health authorities in the state, with the need to perform periodic sterilization of the facility and work tools in the morning and evening and when necessary, while maintaining records of documentation of all operations.
The circular indicated that the total number of customers present at the same time should not exceed 50% of the total operating capacity of the restaurant, with the necessity of having a distance between tables of 2 meters as a minimum, and setting limits between them to prevent mixing and crowding provided that the number of people on the same table does not exceed four people In the event of a larger number, the tables shall be combined, taking into consideration the separation between the seats.
He stated that it is allowed to provide all types of food and beverages in food containers that are used only once, while reducing the quantities sufficient for each individual's need in order to avoid sharing food, in addition to providing electronic payment services to avoid the use of cash amounts, and providing methods for sterilizing hands at all tables after leaving the customers , With the necessity of periodic cleaning of all facilities periodically, and after each use and not using self-service tables or open buffet and commitment to the working hours specified for food establishments.
The circular pointed out the necessity of strict adherence by everyone to the restrictions and procedures and their application in a very serious manner, as the department will periodically evaluate performance indicators and take what is necessary to preserve the public share and ensure the continuity of the business sector.
She added that, with regard to controls and procedures for preparing to re-engage in activity in gyms, all workers must be examined to ensure that they are not infected with the virus, in addition to all workers and visitors being restricted to wearing masks and gloves as a precautionary measure to prevent the transmission of any infection and follow all means of protection and a daily examination of degrees The temperature of the employees of the facility, providing a thermometer, and obliging the visitors of the hall to check before allowing entry, and refusing entry to a person whose temperature exceeds 38 degrees.
The circular added that all sports halls must close the places of sitting and wait for the practitioners of the sporting activity so that it is not allowed to sit or wait, while the hall and equipment are completely sterilized periodically, and ensure that the devices are spaced at least two meters, and do not friction directly between the pioneers and leave a safe distance between them .
He pointed out that practitioners of therapeutic sports activity should wear gags and gloves as much as possible, and provide hand sanitizers in all common places, with the capacity of the gym not to exceed 50% compared to normal conditions, with the need to sterilize swimming pools, jacuzzis and areas designated for massage and sauna in a way Cyclic.