Expo 2020 Dubai has postponed its daily parades and several other events that might result in close contact as a precautionary measure. Covid-19. The entertainment, in which entertainers engage with tourists, has been cancelled, organisers announced on Monday.

Coronavirus screening facilities on-site have been increased with a fourth PCR centre to guarantee that frontline personnel and performers are tested regularly. The UAE recorded 285 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the largest amount in 12 weeks, while numbers remain low compared to earlier this year.

Most events at the world’s fair will continue during the Christmas holidays, according to officials, and the number of visitors has now surpassed seven million. “One of the key things we are focused on is maintaining our robust Covid-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending,” Sconaid McGeachin, senior vice president of communications, said on Monday.

“Some of our close-contact events, such as parades and roving entertainers, have been temporarily suspended as a short-term precautionary measure. “This is a dynamic and fluid situation and we are reviewing this daily. We just want to ensure the safety of all visitors and the safety of all staff on site.”