News Update: Safety first: UAE suspends major events to beat coronavirus

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Safety first: UAE suspends major events to beat coronavirus

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-outbreak/coronavirus-threatens-large-scale-events-in-the-uae–1

Many upcoming major entertainment events in the nation’s capital and Dubai are under consideration following the new coronavirus outbreak in the UAE. (Coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates)

Tips to protect oneself at an event: 

– Maintain mouth and nose barriers by wearing masks

– Maintain optimal hand hygiene

– Use a hand sanitizer with 90 per cent alcohol

– Clean surfaces of mobile phones and other gadgets

– Avoid touching surfaces

– Wash hands repeatedly

– Avoid touching your face

– To sneeze, use wipes or cough on to a sleeve

– Don’t share food and beverages at venues

– Use disposable plates and cutlery

– Don’t share cutlery

– Organisers must ask staff members to stay alert and appoint health inspectors onsite

– Avoid handshakes and hugs if possible

Read more at: Khaleej Times

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