{"id":38122,"date":"2020-07-23T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/?p=38122"},"modified":"2025-01-02T07:08:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T07:08:05","slug":"covid-19-use-of-face-masks-in-crowded-public-areas-to-be-mandatory-from-aug-1-says-ismail-sabri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/covid-19-use-of-face-masks-in-crowded-public-areas-to-be-mandatory-from-aug-1-says-ismail-sabri\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19: Use of face masks in crowded public areas to be mandatory from Aug 1, says Ismail Sabri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KUALA LUMPUR: The use of face masks in crowded public areas and public transport will be made compulsory from Aug 1, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob&nbsp;<em><strong>(pic)<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senior Minister (Security) said those who do not comply with the ruling can be fined or prosecuted in court.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the government made the ruling following the increase of Covid-19 cases for the past three days and lack of compliance on standard operating procedure (SOP) among the public.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Health Ministry reported that 50% of those undergoing home quarantine do not follow SOP.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Given the rise of double-digit Covid-19 cases, the government has decided to make the ruling compulsory,&#8221; he told a press conference in Parliament on Thursday (July 23).<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The government refrained from making it compulsory before this because we know that the lower-income group will face financial burden in purchasing face masks. Ideally, the masks should be changed every three hours but one face mask per day is also acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has ruled that people can make their own face masks but following a strict set of specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;In Malaysia, the Health Ministry will issue the specifications for home-made face masks soon,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reminded everyone to comply with the SOP, especially in wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Even though it is only compulsory to wear face masks in public from Aug 1, the people should start wearing them sooner, especially those travelling in public transport to &#8216;balik kampung&#8217; for Hari Raya Aidiladha.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing will assist tremendously in preventing the spread of Covid-19,&#8221; Ismail Sabri said.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asked whether the number of visitors for Hari Raya Aidiladha will be limited, Ismail Sabri said the government has not made such a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;However, if there is a significant spike in cases and the Health Ministry advises as such, we will look into the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The government&#8217;s decision and ruling can change based on the latest development,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/07\/23\/covid-19-use-of-face-masks-in-public-areas-to-be-mandatory-from-aug-1-says-ismail-sabri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Star<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUALA LUMPUR: The use of face masks in crowded public areas and public transport will be made compulsory from Aug 1, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob&nbsp;(pic). The Senior Minister (Security) said those who do not comply with the ruling can be fined or prosecuted in court. 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