Covid-19: Sharjah desert safaris resume; safety rules announced
Web Report/Sharjah
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Residents with chronic diseases or respiratory diseases should avoid desert tours.
Desert safaris, dune bashing and related activities can now resume in Sharjah with strict Covid-19 safety measures.
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has issued a guide that specifies the safety measures that must be implemented by tour operators.
As per the rules, those with any type of chronic diseases or respiratory diseases should avoid the desert tours.
The “highest levels” of hygiene and sterilisation procedures must be followed. “Inspection tests and temperature checks must be conducted for everyone, including passengers and drivers. Food and beverages are not allowed inside the vehicle; instructions about safety measures must be provided in every SUV; and a comprehensive and thorough disinfection of vehicles and public areas should be implemented,” t