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      Kelly Clarke

      Kelly Clarke

      Senior News Reporter
      Location
      UAE
      Kelly is a senior reporter and covers a wide range of news from environment to education and travel. Whether it be overcoming adversity, acts of bravery or unsung heroes, she loves to delve deep and tell human interest stories. A graduate of Middlesex University in the UK, she joined The National in 2019. She visited the UAE in 2012 with plans to stay for a month and hasn’t left since.

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      A number of community pools in residential areas in Dubai have been closed off to tenants until further notice. Courtesy: Canal Residence West resident
      Coronavirus: Community pools in Dubai shut temporarily

      Many residential amenities including gyms and parks will be closed until further notice

      HealthMarch 16, 2020
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 13, 2018: Al Umm Al Emarat Park, 15th Street, Mushrif Area. Pictures of different parks all over Abu Dhabi. Thursday the 13th of December 2018 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Public parks in Abu Dhabi reopen after deep clean

      Beaches in the emirate will remain closed until further notice

      HealthMarch 15, 2020
      The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has refuted rumours claiming all flights will be suspended in and out of the country. However, the UAE has implemented tighter controls over routes, suspending several of them from Covid-19 hot spots. Courtesy Dubai Airports
      Passengers with visa-on-arrival can enter UAE as normal

      People travelling from countries including the UK, US and Australia will be unaffected by visa suspension, authorities confirm

      HealthMarch 15, 2020
      Paul Hinder, Catholic Bishop of Southern Arabia, has sent out a list of directives to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Coronavirus: several UAE churches suspend Mass gatherings

      Some churches to stay open for individual prayer offerings. In Dubai, Masses are going ahead as normal

      HealthMarch 12, 2020
      A technician operates a newly-installed thermal scanner at Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      Camera9
      UAE malls install thermal cameras to help curb virus spread

      Shoppers will pass through subtle screenings at shopping centres and even bars and restaurants

      HealthMarch 12, 2020
      Dr Ahmed Tantawy's kitchen after wall cabinets collapsed suddenly. Courtesy Ahmed Tantawy
      Abu Dhabi residents warn others after cabinets collapse at home

      In separate incidents just weeks apart, two homeowners said their children narrowly missed severe injuries after kitchen cupboards fell on them

      HealthMarch 11, 2020
      A tourist looks at jewellery pieces at a store in Dubai Gold Souq in Deira. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Coronavirus: unfazed visitors in face masks flock to Dubai Gold Souq

      People are investing in the yellow metal as global markets swing violently

      UAEMarch 11, 2020
      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 09 MARCH 2020. Supermoon seen from Palm Jumeirah. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
      Camera6
      UAE residents enjoy 'Super Worm Moon'

      The Moon appeared roughly 10 per cent bigger than normal

      EnvironmentMarch 10, 2020
      Dubai Airports will screen all passengers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 outbreak. AFP
      Dubai airport health screening: High-risk arrivals should allow three hours

      Additional equipment, including thermal screening cameras, have been installed at airports and seaports in Dubai

      HealthMarch 06, 2020
      World Health Organisation research suggests Covid-19 virus could spread through human stool. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Research finds Covid-19 could spread through human stool

      This is another reason to clean hands regularly after using the bathroom and before eating

      HealthMarch 06, 2020
      Airports across the globe are carrying out checks on travellers to cut the risk of spreading the virus. This includes temperature checks to detect fever and nasal swabs that can give an indication of whether the person has the virus. AFP
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      UAE steps up airport virus checks and warns against travel abroad

      Passengers were told they may face tests on arrival and possible quarantine, while Emiratis and residents were urged against leaving the country

      HealthMarch 06, 2020
      The Airport Operations Control Centre has 123 wall screens and can process seven billion data points every day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai Airports opens new operational control centre

      The Airport Operations Control Centre, which was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, processes real-time data from 50 systems across two airports

      TransportMarch 04, 2020
      Dubai Airports will screen all passengers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 outbreak. AFP
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      Coronavirus: Special gates for high-risk flights at Dubai airports

      Certain passengers may also have to undergo nasal swabbing and non-intrusive thermal imaging

      HealthMarch 04, 2020
      Government and private sector schools are preparing home learning programmes in case the authorities issue the order to close. Getty Images
      Coronavirus: UAE to trial home learning in case of government school closures

      Government and private schools are testing online platforms including Google Classroom and ClassDojo

      EducationMarch 03, 2020
      As many as 35,000 staff will work on the site each day in service roles and staffing pavillions. Pictured are some of the 30 students from the Ecole d’Hotellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg that have selected to work at the country's pavilion. Courtesy: Luxembourg Expo 2020 Dubai
      Major recruitment drive gathers pace for Expo 2020 Dubai

      Companies have begin hiring ahead of the event launch in October

      GovernmentMarch 03, 2020
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