Coronavirus: workers at cafes and restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah to be tested every 14 days

Fortnightly test also mandatory for employees of veterinary centres

A boy wearing a face mask takes his dogs on a stroll on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A Covid-19 safety sign on Al Qahirah street in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Checkers line up at the entrance of Global Village with masks and face shields. Reem Mohammed / The National

Abu Dhabi residents on their Friday morning fitness ritual. Victor Besa / The National

Bridal facemask at Contessa Bridal Dubai in City Walk in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

An employee at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai sanitises the reception area to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A lifeguard at The Meydan Hotel with a mask on to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hygiene and Covid-19 safety measures take place at a fitness class at Bare. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A lady works on her laptop while wearing a mask at Times Square in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

People wear masks to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Satwa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Coronavirus safety measures are taken at 815 Dance & Performing Arts Training Centre in Silicone Oasis in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A lady takes part in an art installation which comes to life via augmented reality with a mask on to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Employees working at cafes and restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah must take a mandatory Covid-19 every fortnight, municipality officials said on Thursday.

Food establishments should also keep a record of the screening results of the employees and report any positive cases, they said.

Workers at veterinary centres will also have to take the coronavirus test every two weeks.

“Employees will have to visit the nearest health centre if they show any symptoms,” said a municipality officer.

The Public Health Department at the municipality has organised an awareness campaign in different languages to encourage workers to wear face masks and gloves, and follow physical-distancing rules.

The department also urged food outlets to follow all safety measures.

Authorities across the country have stepped up efforts in recent weeks in an effort to drive down infections.

This week, a fitness centre in Dubai was shut down following repeated Covid-19 safety breaches.

Three more sports centres in the emirate were hit with fines for failing to enforce Covid-19 safety guidelines during the latest round of inspections led by the Department of Economic Development, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Sports Council.