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Abu Dhabi Bans Gatherings, Cuts Capacity in Malls on Virus Surge
A man waits for his test results after being tested for Covid-19 in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi banned all gatherings and shut theaters from Sunday as the United Arab Emirates’ capital ramps up measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus amid a spike in cases.
The number of guests has been limited to 10 for marriage ceremonies and family gatherings, Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee said in a tweet on Sunday. Funerals and mourning services are allowed to have 20 people.