Saudi Gazette report

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Police have urged the public not to be complacent in taking key preventive and precautionary measures to help curb the spread of coronavirus, warning of legal action and stiff penalties for violations.

Violations related to public and private gatherings, meetings and celebrations will be slapped a fine of 10,000 dirhams (SR10,000 approximately) for those organizing such gatherings — and a fine of 5,000 dirhams (SR5,000 approximately) for each of the participants attending them.

The police stressed that violators would be referred to the Federal Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution to take legal actions against those who are not committed to precautionary measures against COVID-19.

It also emphasized the importance of adhering to "social distancing" and avoiding "family gatherings" to help limit the spread of the pandemic. The police reiterated the urgency to observe all safety measures during Eid Al-Adha holiday.

The police appealed to the public to report any gatherings or violations of instructions issued by official authorities to "Aman Service" by calling the toll free number 8002626, texting messages to 2828 or emailing [email protected]