Coronavirus: More than 21,000 breaches of safety rules at Sharjah worker accommodation

Most infringements related to physical distancing or carrying too many passengers in vehicles

Safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina. Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National

Covid-19 safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina, Dubai.

A "stay safe" sign in Jumeirah.

A man makes his deliveries on a moped in the Marina, Dubai.

A man at the marina hoses down a boat.

A Five hotel employee puts luggage through a Ultra Violet sanitiser machine.

The Waterfront Market in Deira, Dubai.

People look at artwork for sale at Anyahh Art in Dubai.

A man wearing a mask at Anyahh Art, Dubai.

A woman takes pictures in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, with a protective mask on.

A Covid-19 message is painted on a Dubai street.

A couple walk home from the shops in JVC, Dubai.

Sharjah Police recorded more than 21,000 breaches of Covid-19 restrictions at labour camps in the emirate.

Patrols discovered the infringements during inspections carried out between May 20 and October 1. At least 7,000 were found in industrial areas.

Failing to wear masks, not adhering to physical distancing rules and carrying too many passengers accounted for many of the issues.

Police have been carrying out an information campaign in the past few months to raise awareness about Covid-19, with 170,089 leaflets in several languages distributed to outline the need to follow public health rules to curb the spread of the disease.

Cases in the UAE reached a new daily high on Saturday, with 1,538 new infections.

Authorities repeatedly urged people to follow the rules and take information about the pandemic from official sources.