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Recently returned UAE resident: Can I step out after a negative COVID-19 test result?

Dh50,000 fine will be levied for those violating mandatory quarantine requirements

Published: July 16, 2020 18:00 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Can I step out after negative result? — Do all residents landing at Dubai Airport need to undergo a 14-day quarantine? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — A Gulf News reader raised the query. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — The reader's sister - returning from the Philippines - had tested negative for COVID-19 at the airport. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — "Can she go out now?" Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out — Read the complete guidelines issued by Dubai Media Office here: gulfnews.com/1.1593005179979 Image Credit:

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Can I step out after negative result? — Even those who test negative have been required to follow strict guidelines when they do step out. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — - Register with the COVID-19 DXB Smart App Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — - Do not leave your house until you test comes out negative. If you test positive, isolate for 14 days. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — Follow strict social distancing and personal hygiene guidelines. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after negative result? — - Always monitor your health. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — Residents of other emirates are required to observe a 14-day quarantine on returning to the UAE. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — This includes Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — Even if you land at Dubai Airport, if you are a resident of any other emirate, you would need to observe a mandatory 14-day quarantine, even if your test results are negative. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — Fine for violating quarantine - Dh50,000 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — People have also been advised to observe precautions when receiving returning family members. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Can I step out after COVID-19 negative — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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