KUALA LUMPUR – Following the recent rise in clusters originating from social gatherings, the Health Ministry is reminding the public to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) when attending any events or while in public places.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said on Facebook today that this includes large gatherings involving families, such as celebrations and religious ceremonies, which could be attended by individuals with symptoms.
He cited the Enggor cluster in Perak and the Indah Mas cluster in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, which started with family gatherings and then spread in the community.
Dr Noor Hisham said that the Inai cluster and Jambul cluster in Sabah are also among clusters that started from celebrations, while the Mentari cluster in Selangor, Negri Sembilan and the Kuala Lumpur stemmed from religious ceremonies involving family members and acquaintances at a funeral in Nilai, Negri Sembilan.
“The public is required to comply with the SOPs in all circumstances and in all places, as assembly activities organised without SOP compliance will increase the risk of Covid-19 transmissions to the public.
“It is very important for us always to be vigilant and strive to protect ourselves, family and even the community around us from getting Covid-19,” he said.
“Physical distancing is difficult to practise in crowded and confined spaces, but taking lessons from the incidents of these clusters, the community is advised to abide by and obey the advice given.” – Bernama, December 10, 2020
