KUCHING: The Sarawak Health Department has advised those who are unwell to avoid attending gatherings, meetings, conferences or religious events.
The recommendation was issued following the novel coronavirus epidemic, which was raised at the state disaster management committee meeting here today.
The department in a statement said any staff member or participants who fell sick or unwell during any event to leave immediately and seek medical attention.
“Individuals under home quarantine should not attend any of such functions or events. They are strongly advised to remain at home and minimise their times spent in public places.”
The department added it while no healthy individual needed to wear masks, all should adopt good personal hygiene maintenance practice such as washing hands with soap.
The department also proposed that the event organisers must take necessary precautionary measures such as providing face masks for participants with respiratory symptoms or deny entry to those feeling sick.
Hand sanitisers must also be provided at the entrance of meeting rooms or venues of events. Organisers are also advised to carry out thermal screening if possible.
It is also compulsory to maintain a registration list of all participants.