Dubai Authorities say spreading fake news and issuing fake Kovid verification certificates will be considered serious offenses in the UAE as Kovid cases and deaths are declining. Those who publish fake news can be fined up to two lakh dirhams and imprisoned for two years. In addition, those who spread false news on or off social media could face up to a year in prison and a fine of up to one lakh dirhams, according to the national news agency WAM. Those who issue fake Kovid verification certificates will also face severe punishment. In addition to imprisonment, a fine of up to Dh7 lakh can be imposed. Kovid inspection is mandatory for entry to any place in the UAE. Authorities came to the scene with a warning after noticing that many people were committing fraud. The Covid test results are being accurately recorded on the Alhosn app.
The country has been making major concessions to Kovid controls since February 15. Ceremonies and commercial activities will be allowed at full capacity. Authorities have urged the public to strictly adhere to precautionary measures, including masking. In this case, spreading false news would be considered a serious crime. At the same time, 2421 more people were cured in the country. Five more deaths from the disease were reported. The total death toll was 2283. The Ministry of Health and Immunization said that 1474 people were infected. The total number of patients is 865576. Of these, 796,040 were cured. Currently 67253 people are undergoing treatment. The Kovid survey was conducted on 495,628 people in the country. In addition, the Kovid vaccination campaign is in full swing in the country.