By Lian Cheng
KUCHING, April 27: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will refer the Health Ministry’s latest announcements on relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) for discussion and decision in the Sarawak Cabinet.
SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also Deputy Premier of Sarawak, said he would do so tomorrow.
“I will table them (the new decisions of the Health Ministry) to State Cabinet tomorrow,” Uggah told DayakDaily.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that checking-in into premises and public places using the MySejahtera application will no longer be compulsory starting this Sunday (May 1).
At the same time, he also said that wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors and in open spaces, also effective May 1.
At a hybrid press conference streamed from Putrajaya today, Khairy however said when indoors or using public transport including e-hailing, face masks are still compulsory and the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) remains enforced.
Meanwhile, Khairy also announced that handshakes are now allowed but members of the public are advised to wash their hands often, maintain personal hygiene and not to touch the eyes, nose and mouth after having contact with others. — DayakDaily
