Masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus are no longer mandatory outside at Expo 2020 Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus are no longer mandatory outside at Expo 2020 Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Organisers do encourage people to wear masks when in large crowds, however. Antonie Robertson/The National
Organisers do encourage people to wear masks when in large crowds, however. Antonie Robertson/The National
A decision was made to relax the rules on mandatory mask-wearing across the UAE from February 26. Antonie Robertson/The National
A decision was made to relax the rules on mandatory mask-wearing across the UAE from February 26. Antonie Robertson/The National
Some visitors did not wear masks at the Expo site on February 28. Pawan Singh / The National
Some visitors did not wear masks at the Expo site on February 28. Pawan Singh / The National
Health and safety remains a key priority at the site. Pawan Singh / The National
Health and safety remains a key priority at the site. Pawan Singh / The National
All visitors to the event must provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours. Pawan Singh / The National
All visitors to the event must provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours. Pawan Singh / The National
Rules on physical distancing also remain in place. Pawan Singh / The National
Rules on physical distancing also remain in place. Pawan Singh / The National
Visitors without masks enjoy a tour of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Visitors without masks enjoy a tour of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
All smiles: many people are now choosing not to wear masks when outside. Pawan Singh / The National
All smiles: many people are now choosing not to wear masks when outside. Pawan Singh / The National
When in large crowds, authorities recommend masks are worn. Pawan Singh / The National
When in large crowds, authorities recommend masks are worn. Pawan Singh / The National
The easing of face mask rules is the most significant Covid-19 restriction change since April 2020, when the pandemic spread across the globe. AFP
The easing of face mask rules is the most significant Covid-19 restriction change since April 2020, when the pandemic spread across the globe. AFP
Expo 2020 Dubai is open for only a few more weeks. AFP
Expo 2020 Dubai is open for only a few more weeks. AFP
The six-month world's fair will close its doors on March 31. AFP
The six-month world's fair will close its doors on March 31. AFP
A packed calendar of events is planned for Expo 2020 Dubai's final weeks. AFP
A packed calendar of events is planned for Expo 2020 Dubai's final weeks. AFP

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Mask restrictions eased at Expo 2020 Dubai – in pictures

Wearing face masks outside is no longer mandatory

The National

March 01, 2022

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Updated: March 01, 2022, 12:13 PM`
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