Social gatherings, private parties to blame for virus surge: Dubai Police

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Social gatherings and private parties have been the main cause of the surge in coronavirus cases in the UAE.

The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Lt Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, said that private parties and meetings are responsible for the rise in COVID-19 cases.

The Police Chief urged everyone to follow the precautionary measures and social distancing guidelines to curb the spread of the virus.

On the other hand, Dubai Police senior officers, cops and civilian employees continue receiving the coronavirus vaccine, as part of the state’s nationwide campaign to immune residents and citizens and curb the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

A police staffer gets vaccinated.

The Dubai Police extended their sincerest thanks and appreciations to the nation’s leaders who are keen on preserving the safety of frontline workers and all citizens and residents of the country.

Dubai Police officers and employees praised the efforts of the force’s General Command for harnessing all possible capabilities to facilitate the process of obtaining vaccination. They also lauded the efforts of the medical staff at the Dubai Police Health Centre how have been working tirelessly to provide vaccinations and conduct related examinations.

The Dubai Police General Command provided 4 places to obtain the vaccine, which are the Dubai Police Health Centre, the Fatima Al Menhali Clinic at the General Headquarters, the Dubai Police Academy clinic, and the General Directorate of Bodies, Facilities and Emergency Security Clinic.