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UAE reminds all residents to declare any COVID-19 positive tests

You could get a fine of up to Dhs50,000 if you don’t

by Time Out Editors

If you live in the UAE, you’re being reminded by the UAE government that if you test positive for COVID-19 you must report it to the health authority – or you could face a fine.

The Federal Public Prosecution in the UAE has clarified these rules in a tweet this week.

Failure to inform the correct authorities can result in fines between Dhs10,000 and Dhs50,000 and can even result in imprisonment.

If you test positive you must visit the Ministry of Health and Prevention or other authorised health authorities to receive treatment, so the UAE can continue to stop the spread of the infection.

The UAE has launched a vaccination campaign with the aim of vaccinating half of the population by the end of March and more than four million residents and citizens have already had the jab.

Everyone aged 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine.

However, at the moment elderly and vulnerable people are being given priority for vaccinations across the country.

To find out where you can get the jab click here.

You can contact the health authorities on the below numbers:

  • Ministry of Health & Prevention (800 11111).
  • Estijaba service at the operation center –Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (800 1717).
  • Dubai Health Authority (800 342).

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