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UAE: 3 places where face mask is mandatory

As the UAE scraps the mandatory wearing of face masks on Wednesday (September 28), there are still three places where it will be required. Listed below are the three public places where masks are still required are: 1. Hospitals and medical establishments 2. Mosques 3. Public transportation Masks are no longer required in shopping malls, restaurants, supermarkets, or other public locations. However, the following categories are advised to continue wearing face masks: 1. Food service providers 2. Covid-positive cases 3. Those suspected of having Covid Residents and tourists in vulnerable groups have also been encouraged to continue wearing masks. These people include the elderly, those suffering from chronic diseases, and people of determination. Airlines have been granted the option of making mask-wearing mandatory onboard flights. The new procedures are the "initial phase" of the UAE's plan to ease restrictions. BKM/ Expat Media ALSO READ: UAE scraps Covid-19 mask-wearing rules from September 28
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