UAE Drops COVID Rules on Mandatory Face Masks While Outdoors

Residents and visitors will no longer be required to wear face masks while in outdoor spaces

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25 February 2022

| Last updated on 2 March 2022

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Starting Saturday February 26, 2022, the UAE will drop its Covid-19 rules on mandatory face masks while outside. People will no longer be required to wear face masks when outdoors, confirmed the country's National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA).

Residents and tourists are still required to wear face masks while in closed spaces, such as shopping malls, offices, schools, public transport, etc.

While outdoors, face masks will be optional.

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Fully vaccinated passengers flying to the UAE will no longer need to take a PCR test on arrival.

Anyone who's been in close contact with a confirmed case will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days.

Those who have been in close contact must take two PCR tests, at least 48 hours apart, within five days. If both are negative, they're free to return to daily life. The new rules apply to workers in the both the government and private sector.

If you've been in close contact but you're not experiencing any symptoms, you do not have to quarantine nor take a PCR test.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved reduced precautionary measures for new Covid-19 cases and those in contact, as well as tourism destinations and commercial premises, events, international travellers, and entry to Abu Dhabi Government buildings. pic.twitter.com/GkmsHyPzIk

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