China News Service, May 13 (Reuters)-According to a Reuters report on the 13th, recently, the UAE has gradually canceled the epidemic prevention measures for the new crown epidemic. At the same time, as the epidemic begins to spread among low-income immigrants, the country will also increase testing efforts to provide free testing to all eligible citizens or local workers.
According to reports, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, some shopping centers have resumed business; in Dubai, where the epidemic is more severe, the park has been allowed to reopen from 12th local time, but the number is limited to 5 people. Hotel guests can conduct activities on the private beach, and restaurants and shopping centers are also open with conditions. Sharjah reopened the shopping mall and restaurant.
As of now, the UAE has reported 19,661 confirmed cases, resulting in 203 deaths.
In addition, after the discovery of the new crown epidemic began to spread among low-income immigrants, the UAE increased its testing efforts. On the 12th local time, the government announced that, except for disabled people, pregnant women and residents over the age of 50, all UAE citizens and local workers can be tested free of charge.