URGENT ALERT: Strengthening of Public Health Measures

Published: Dec. 30, 2021, 4:32 p.m.

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The Ministry of Health alerts all sectors on the urgent strengthening of all public health measures to reduce the possible impact over the next few weeks.

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We remind you of the following important measures:

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- Avoid large meetings, crowded activities and social gatherings

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- Ensure the protocols are maintained at all work places and sectors, on minibuses and commercial and tourism sector, gyms, hardware stores, supermarkets and recreational activities

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- Ensure safe physical distancing for face to face meetings and activities

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- Use of face mask when in public places

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- Ensure regular cleaning of surfaces and sanitation of all business establishments and environments

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- Ensure you remain in quarantine or isolation if you were a direct contact of a case or a member of your household is positive

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- Limit social activities at work

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- If you develop respiratory symptoms which includes cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, loss of sense of smell and taste and diarrhea and vomiting, seek medical care and avoid contact with others.

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- Encourage vaccination of employees.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will continue to strengthen the health system in order to manage this fifth wave of COVID-19 in country.

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