Dubai warning: FCO issues alert to Britons heading to UAE amid coronavirus – is it safe?

“Customers are also advised to check the website for the latest flight updates, rebooking and refund options. To receive the latest notifications, customers are requested to ensure we have their correct contact details by visiting Manage booking.

“We are monitoring the situation closely, and will keep customers informed with the latest operational updates.”

What’s more, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is conducting a COVID-19 test on passengers arriving from Beijing, Beirut, Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Bangkok and Phuket if Dubai is their final destination.

All schools in the UAE have been closed for four weeks from Sunday 8 March 2020.

The FCO said: “A number of events have been cancelled in the UAE in the coming weeks and months.

source: express.co.uk