United Arab Emirates:
COVID-19 Across the UAE - Daily Update (May 4, 2020)
26 May 2020
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Monday May 04,2020
Category |
Recent Developments |
Economic Measures |
- Contributions have poured into the
World's Tallest Donation Box, shining 180,000 lights on 18
floors of Burj Khalifa within 24 hours. The donations raised in a
single day will help provide 180,000 meals for individuals and
families.(Link)
- The UAE has joined a joint
ministerial statement issued by several countries around the world,
which expresses their commitment to keeping supply chains flowing
despite the ongoing pandemic.(Link)
- In an effort to collaborate and keep
trade flows open during the ongoing pandemic, Abu Dhabi ports has
joined 19 of the world's leading port authorities in signing a
first-of-its-kind declaration. (Link)
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Health & Safety |
- On May 02, the UAE saw 564 new cases
(+0.5% from the previous day) of the coronavirus, bringing the
total to 14,163 total confirmed cases.(Link)
- The Abu Dhabi Department of Health
has stated that coronavirus tests are available for free in
healthcare facilities across the emirate for those who are showing
symptoms, the elderly, pregnant women and those who have chronic
diseases.(Link)
- Khalifa University researchers
monitor coronavirus levels in municipal sewage to track the levels
of coronavirus among the general population.(Link)
- The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic
Development has directed all shopping malls, food retailers and
pharmacies to install thermal cameras at entrances.(Link)
- A patent has been granted by the
Ministry of Economy for the development of an innovative and
promising treatment for coronavirus infections using stem cells.
The treatment was administered to 73 patients who have all since
recovered.(Link)
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Travel |
- Emirates and Etihad Airways have
canceled their flights to the Philippines after the country closes
to passenger planes.
(Link)
- Emirates is set to operate a limited
number of passenger flights to Frankfurt, London, Manila, Sao Paulo
and Shanghai in May.(Link)
- Etihad suspends ticket sales on all
flights before June 16. Previously, Etihad was selling tickets from
May 16 onwards.
(Link)
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Daily Life |
- Dubai police have announced that more
than 3 people from the same family may travel together in the same
car(Link)
- Malls in Abu Dhabi are starting to
re-open, with Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall and Galleria Mall now
re-opened with certain health and safety measures in place.
(Link)
(Link)
- Sharjah Economic Development
Department announced the reopening of commercial centers,
restaurants and salons on May 3.
(Link)
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Originally published 5 May, 2020
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