Abu Dhabi Police remind motorists not to travel between midnight and 5am

The force took to social media to reiterate that the public must stay indoors during the nightly disinfection campaign

Residents wear face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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A Covid-19 safety sign outside a shop at Al Qahirah Street, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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A sign advising the public of measures against Covid-19, on the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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Abu Dhabi Police have advised motorists planning journeys to remember that movement restrictions are in place between midnight and 5am.

In a Facebook post, police told the public they must arrive at destinations throughout the emirate before midnight.

And on Instagram, the force reminded residents and visitors to remain indoors during the nightly disinfection campaign.

On July 19, Abu Dhabi launched the National Sterilisation Programme to prevent the spread of Covid-19, during which movement of traffic is restricted and transport services suspended.

Residents must remain indoors between midnight and 5am, unless they have a permit allowing them to go out for essential supplies, such as food and medicine.

Permits can be requested at https://www.adpolice.gov.ae

The programme was first launched in March 2020 and ran for three months. The hours varied from 8pm to 6am, to 10pm to 6am.

The drive is carried out by Tadweer, the emirate's waste management company.

Abu Dhabi also introduced new capacity limits for public places on July 19.

Public beaches, public parks, private beaches and swimming pools, restaurants and cafes, gyms and spas, buses and ferries now operate at 50 per cent capacity.

Shopping malls operate at a 40 per cent limit and cinemas at 30 per cent capacity.

A maximum of three passengers may travel in a five-seat taxi and four passengers in a seven-seat taxi.

Restaurants and cafe visitor numbers are capped at 60 per cent.

On Sunday, the UAE reported 1,528 new infections and 1,491 recoveries. So far, 671,636 cases have been recorded in the country.