Only those who work in vital sectors, such as energy, telecommunications, public media, health, security and police sectors, should leave their homes. Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the UAE health sector, addressed local media on Thursday, as per the report. Residents have been directed to stay indoors from 8pm on Thursday to 6am on Sunday.

The sectors exempted include energy, communications, medical, police, army, pharmaceutical, electricity and water, airport and passports, banks and public media. Work permits will be checked if a person is found outside their homes during the three-day period. She added that whoever does not comply with these directives will pay a fine and/or face prison time.  

The sterilisation will be conducted on public transport services including Dubai metro, tram, taxis, buses etc. and all other public or private spaces and roads. The process will happen in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Ministry of Interior. Throughout the sterilisation period, traffic and public movement will be restricted, and public transport and metro services suspended, the report stated. The authorities also urged the public to avoid gatherings of family and friends including family events, desert outings, etc.