Coronavirus: How Dubai central jail is guarding against COVID-19

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Regular COVID-19 tests for all inmates, workers and wardens at Dubai Central Jail, as well as precautionary measures, prevented coronavirus from jumping over the prison walls.  Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3eiBxR2  See more videos at https://gulfnews.com/videos  Read more Gulf News stories here: https://bit.ly/2HLJ2km  #Dubai #coronavirus #prison

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00:00As many prisons around the world are struggling to implement precautionary measures for inmates

00:09to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai sets an example on how measures can

00:15be done to ensure the safeguard of the human rights and health of prisoners during COVID-19.

00:21I am here at Al-Aweer Central Jail to give you an inside look of precautionary measures

00:26taken by Dubai Police.

00:30All inmates, cleaners, employees of catering companies that provide meals to the prisoners

00:35and policemen were tested to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

00:40Dubai Police has a long list of measures to protect the inmates.

00:43The list includes thermal screening, disinfecting the works and prison facilities, providing

00:47new masks and gloves to the inmates every day.

00:53Using disinfection tunnel, social distancing floor stickers, hand sanitizers as well as

00:59easy access on hygiene products.

01:02The four gyms and playing rooms inside the jail have also been temporarily closed.

01:30In addition to the employees of catering companies, all inmates were tested to prevent the spread

01:37of COVID-19.

01:38In addition to the employees of catering companies, all inmates were tested to prevent the spread

01:44of COVID-19.

01:45In addition to the employees of catering companies, all inmates were tested to prevent the spread

01:50of COVID-19.

01:51In addition to the employees of catering companies, all inmates were tested to prevent the spread

01:56of COVID-19.

01:58Thank God, their results were negative.

02:02We, as the administration of Al-Aqaba Hospital, are reassured that they do not have any disease.

02:10Despite the strict measures, inmates can still visit the craft's workshops to learn new

02:15skills.

02:16However, the capacity of the craft center has reduced its capacity to 30%.

02:22Behind a glass soundproof door, inmates are allowed to speak with their families through

02:27a computer screen after visits to Dubai's Central Jail were suspended due to the pandemic.

02:32The use of video conferencing systems is another way authorities are trying to prevent the

02:37spread of the disease in the prison.

02:39In another step to prevent close contact, inmates consult with doctors through a virtual

02:45conference, eliminating the need for a physical visit.

02:53We have now suspended this practice and replaced it with modern technology in response to the

03:01release of the prisoner.

03:05Inmates still have access to study online by dividing them into groups and keep safe

03:09distancing inside the classrooms while using computers.

03:12Inside the prison's library, inmates can enjoy reading e-books through thousands of

03:17titles available on smart devices.

03:20As most of Dubai's police services are available online, the prison's reception welcomes only

03:24a small number of visitors every day.

03:27Communities like people held in prisons are often at risk during public health emergencies,

03:33but precautionary measures like better access to hygiene products and social distancing

03:38are key factors to curb COVID-19.

03:41Dubai's Central Jail has been quite proactive in implementing precautionary measures to

03:47prevent the spread of coronavirus.

03:49I'm Ali Shouk, reporting from Dubai's Central Jail.

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