Abu Dhabi bans unvaccinated people from entering many public places

The city announced a color coding system regarding its health application The history of testing and vaccination was detailed earlier this month.

People with “green” status can get more freedom of movement in Abu Dhabi, and a list of restricted places such as public beaches was published earlier this month.

“The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee has approved that only vaccinated persons are allowed to enter some public places, effective from Friday, August 20,” it said on Monday.

People who have not been vaccinated will be prohibited from entering shopping centers, restaurants, retail stores, gyms, recreational facilities and sports activities, hotels and resorts, museums and parks, as well as universities, schools and nurseries.

But they will still be allowed to enter smaller supermarkets and pharmacies.

The committee stated: “This decision is in line with the Emirates’ strategy to fight the Covid-19 pandemic,” adding that the new measures do not apply to children under 15 and people who are exempt from vaccinations-including pregnant women and people with health problems.

This United Arab Emirates -An intensive Covid vaccination campaign has been launched, which has produced some of the highest coverage rates worldwide-It warned in April that those who have not yet been vaccinated will face restrictions on movement.

To date, it has recorded more than 631,000 cases, including 1,807 deaths.

The latest rules are as follows bay Country, including Saudi Arabia with Kuwait, To adopt stricter restrictions on those who have not been vaccinated.

Kuwait stated that from August 1st, only fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed to enter, and only vaccinated citizens will be allowed to travel abroad.

Starting last Sunday, only vaccinated people are allowed to enter the large-scale Kuwait Shopping center, gym and restaurant.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia stated that from August 1st, entering any government and private institutions and using public transportation will compulsory vaccination against Covid-19.

It will also be required to enter any educational institution.