DESPITE no new cases of Covid-19 and no infections for about three weeks, Brunei Darussalam is observing precautionary measures as the virus is still considered a threat.
The government is now in the first phase of the de-escalation plan to lift restrictions by a gradual reduction of social distancing measures.As such, Health Minister Dr Awang Mohd Isham Jaafar has been encouraging members of the public and businesses to use the BruHealth app to scan QR codes when entering and exiting commercial premises.
This measure is intended to ensure the safety of those serving at the main counters, sales personnel and customers, while also helping the health ministry conduct contact tracing in the event of a Covid-19 outbreak among the local community.
To date, 264,258 users and 4,876 companies and businesses have registered for BruHealth.
Meanwhile, safety measures and guidelines, which are now regarded as the “new norm”, are being adapted and practised by the local community to combat the transmission of Covid-19, including social distancing, using hand sanitisers, wearing face masks and gloves, temperature checks and the scanning of a QR code with BruHealth.
Senior citizens are also trying to adapt to the use of the latest technology, to cope with the new norms.
When it was announced that mosques, suraus and religious halls would be re-opened on May 29, many senior citizens began exhibiting an awareness of their health conditions and asking their younger counterparts to help them register for the app. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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