Nearly 56,000 COVID-19 violations detected in UAE in a month

As many as 55,966 violations of COVID-19 precautionary measures were reported in the UAE in February.

Failure to wear masks was the most common offence (47%), followed by shops and commercial establishments not complying with the preventative measures (20.5%).

The other violations were linked to non-compliance with physical distancing rules (17.5%), exceeding the number of people allowed in a vehicle (8%), and random gatherings (4.5%).

The figures were revealed during the government's latest media briefing.

During last February, 55,966 violations were detected nationwide. Failing to wear masks was the most common during this period, at 47%, followed by shops and commercial establishments failing to adhere to the precautionary and preventative measure at 20.5%#TogetherWeRecover

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 9, 2021

Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesperson of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), said the UAE is witnessing a gradual decrease in the COVID-19 infection rates over the past two weeks, which is a positive sign on the road to recovery.

He added that the health sector is getting ready to launch and operate seven field hospitals this month, with a total capacity of 2,058 beds, of which 292 are for critical cases.

Dr. Al Dhaheri also revealed that the COVID-19 vaccine has been provided to 3,777,143 people, in the UAE, which is 48.71 per cent of the targeted group.

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 tests carried out in the country, exceeds 32 million.

The #UAE has managed to provide more than 6 million doses of #Covid19 vaccines to date. The vaccine has been provided to 3,777,143 people, bringing the percentage of vaccine recipients to 48.71% of the targeted group.#TogetherWeRecover

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 9, 2021

The #Covid19 vaccine was provided to 64.52% of elderlies in the #UAE#TogetherWeRecover

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 9, 2021

Updates from the #UAE Government media briefing today. #TogetherWeRecover pic.twitter.com/KiGMhkppAR

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 9, 2021