Police said the number of people who refused to wear face masks and those gathering in large numbers had risen in the emirate.
“Breaches of physical distancing rule at malls, parks and other public place have increased recently,” said police spokeswoman Major Noura Sultan Al Shamsi,
“Due to the increase in infections, police and health authorities have intensified public awareness campaigns to urge people to follow all precautionary measures or face being fined.”
On Sunday, all schools and nurseries in Ajman switched to remote learning in response to the rising case numbers.
Ajman is the latest emirate to impose new restrictions this week.
Ajman Hotels receive the ‘BV’ certification
AJMAN, December 16, 2020 Hotels in Ajman have received the Bureau Veritas (BV) certification for adopting the highest safety guidelines to protect guests, visitors, and hospitality employees in the emirate, in line with the strengthening of precautionary measures taken by the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Tourism, said: “We are delighted that the hotels in Ajman have carried out the necessary measures and obtained this certification for the wellbeing of the residents and visitors. This falls in line with the UAE’s leadership efforts in maintaining the safety of all residents & visitors, and to enhance the readiness of the Emirate of Ajman to attract more local and international tourists.”