DUBAI: The UAE’s Federal Public Prosecution has warned that people who willingly violate disease prevention law could face imprisonment and fines.
The authority cited two federal laws where persons infected with a communicable disease, including their close contacts, were mandated report to the health ministry or health authorities to receive treatments, and must adhere to preventive measures, state news agency WAM reported.
Another legal provision likewise states that violators face jail time or fines between $2,722 and $13,612.
The Public Prosecution said they disseminating information regarding these laws and regulations to promote public legal awareness.
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