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Sarawak allows spas, reflexology centres to reopen

Premises need to apply for approval, adhere to SOP, says committee

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 06 Dec 2020 8:24PM

Sarawak allows spas, reflexology centres to reopen
Sarawak Disaster Management Committee says spas, reflexology centres and therapeutic joints in the state are allowed to operate by adhering to standard operating procedures. – Pixabay pic, December 6, 2020

KUCHING – Spas, reflexology centres and therapeutic joints in the state are allowed to operate from tomorrow by adhering to conditions set by the State Disaster Management Committee.

The committee, in a statement today, said each premises will need to apply for approval in writing from the Divisional Disaster Management Committee at the respective Division Resident Office and submit a copy of the application to local authorities, stating the location of the premises before resuming or starting operations.

“The respective local authorities and relevant agencies will inspect the premises to ensure it complies with the guidelines set, including to operate only between 10am and midnight.

“Meanwhile, operators and workers at these premises are required to undergo real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction detection before being allowed to work, and the test result must be negative not exceeding three days before commencing operations.

“The list of workers who have undergone the screening test must be displayed at the premises. Details of the standard operating procedure can be obtained from the nearest local authority,” the statement said.

The committee decided that effective tomorrow, there is no need for a police permit to enter the state. – Bernama, December 6, 2020

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