A specialized working group representing several government agencies in Dubai is assessing the results of the first phase of the plan to open the markets of Dubai, and finding its results in light of developments facing the outbreak of the emerging Corona epidemic (Covid 19). The group is scheduled to start writing the new protocol for the second stage of the plan, which includes 4 stages to regulate the work of the markets in Dubai, especially with positive results and indicators for the implementation of the first stage during the past week.
It is expected to complete the study of the new protocol and the launch of the second stage within days, supported by the positive indicators shown by efforts to combat the outbreak of the new Corona epidemic, as the government confirmed earlier that the launch of the second phase will mainly depend on the results of the first stage and the extent of commitment of traders and consumers to precautionary measures in the markets Especially outside the major shopping centers.
A government source told Emirates Today that approval of the second phase will come in light of the recommendations of the responsible health authorities, as the protocol will be shared with the private sector after approval by the Crisis and Disaster Commission in Dubai.
The source pointed out that the most important navigator of the second stage is expected to be to increase the hours to allow movement as well as to allow an increase in the density of business sites by more than 30% the current, in addition to allowing also to receive more numbers of shoppers in centers and markets with the continued tightening of special precautionary measures By continuous sterilization, wearing masks, jumps, and applying social spacing.