UAE : Expo 2020 Dubai has suspended its daily parades and some other activities that carry the risk of potential close contact as a precaution to curb Covid-19.
Entertainment in which performers interact with visitors has been put on hold, organisers said on Monday.
Coronavirus screening centres on site have been expanded with an additional fourth PCR centre to ensure regular testing of frontline staff and entertainers.
On Sunday, the UAE reported 285 new Covid-19 cases, the highest figure in 12 weeks, though numbers remain low compared to earlier in the year.
Officials stressed that most events at the world’s fair will continue over the Christmas holidays, and said the number of visits had just crossed the seven million mark.
“One of the key things we are focused on is maintaining our robust Covid-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending,”
“One of the key things we are focused on is maintaining our robust Covid-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending,” Sconaid McGeachin, senior vice president of communications, said on Monday.
“Some of our close-contact events, such as parades and roving entertainers, have been temporarily suspended as a short-term precautionary measure.
“This is a dynamic and fluid situation and we are reviewing this daily. We just want to ensure the safety of all visitors and the safety of all staff on site.”
Festive celebrations still on track
, senior vice president of communications, said on Monday.
“Some of our close-contact events, such as parades and roving entertainers, have been temporarily suspended as a short-term precautionary measure.
“This is a dynamic and fluid situation and we are reviewing this daily. We just want to ensure the safety of all visitors and the safety of all staff on site.”
