Traders and market-goers are seen wearing face masks while Rela members make their rounds to check on SOP compliance at the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
WHILE Penang factory workers are undergoing mass testing using the Deep Throat Saliva method this week, the same is not being implemented for market traders and hawkers.
Penang health committee chairman Dr Norlela Ariffin said strict observance of standard operating procedure (SOP) would be the most effective way to prevent more Covid-19 outbreaks in public markets.
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Traders and market-goers are seen wearing face masks while Rela members make their rounds to check on SOP compliance at the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
The Batu Lanchang food court beside the Batu Lanchang Market remains closed until further notice following an outbreak of Covid-19 infections among several hawkers.
Public taking their Covid-19 swab test in the Health Clinic at Jalan Perak.
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