Some open squares and parks in Abu Dhabi witnessed random gatherings of people (from Asian countries), with the aim of practicing the sport of "cricket", without regard to the precautionary measures taken by the state to reduce the outbreak of the new "Corona" pandemic, which raised the concerns of a large number of residents of the surrounding areas. Squares, those who cause these gatherings to create new hotspots for infection with the virus.
Residents emphasized that large numbers of Asian youth flock to a square in the port area, and a park overlooking the corniche in the Al-Zahia area, every afternoon, especially on Friday and Saturday, in order to play "cricket", without adhering to the preventive measures, especially with regard to distances Physical spacing and wearing of masks.
And they considered that these gatherings may affect the great efforts of the state to reduce the spread of the Corona virus among these people, and then transmit it to others, as a result of underestimating the controls and instructions.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection stressed the importance of individuals' keenness to exercise on a daily basis in order to preserve their physical fitness and protect them from many diseases, provided that they adhere to the preventive rules that were established for the practice of physical activity, which includes their exercise from six in the morning until eight in the evening, with Taking into account precautionary measures such as exercising close to the house for about an hour or two, and no more than three individuals maximum, applying physical distance two meters and wearing masks, and avoiding contact with others by shaking hands and not gathering or sitting with them. While the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Commission warned of the danger of public and private gatherings, or gathering in parks or public parks.
According to the recent update of the list of violations, fines and administrative penalties related to the Corona virus, issued by the Emergency Prosecution, Crises and Disasters of the Federal Public Prosecution, a fine of 3,000 dirhams shall be imposed on any person who violates the preventive conditions or the controls of exercising sports or recreational activities issued by the concerned authorities in the Emirates.
According to the second article of the list, the fine is doubled in the event of a repeat offense, and the offender is referred to the Emergency Prosecution, Crisis and Disaster when the violation is committed for the third time.
Encouragement initiatives
Various places in the country witnessed the implementation of campaigns and promotional and control initiatives at the same time to practice physical activity outside the home, most notably an initiative launched by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector in Abu Dhabi Police, last month, under the slogan "For the sake of your safety", which included the distribution of gags and gloves to sports practitioners Walk and urged them to adhere to the precautionary measures that the state is currently applying to prevent the new epidemic of "Corona" (Covid 19).