Covid-19: Sabah to come under conditional MCO from Oct 13 until 26 (updated)

PUTRAJAYA: The whole of Sabah will be placed under the conditional movement control order (MCO) from Tuesday (Oct 13) until Oct 26, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister said the National Security Council had confirmation from the Health Ministry that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Sabah.

"Following the advice from the ministry and taking into account the number of Covid-19 infections, the Council has agreed to impose the conditional MCO throughout the state of Sabah," he said on Monday (Oct 12).

During this period, inter-district travel will not be allowed and those who need to travel for work must have a letter from their employer.

Only two members per family are allowed to go out of the house to get food supplies and essential goods.

Activities by the economic, industrial and business sectors will be allowed with strict SOPs to be followed.

Wet and wholesale markets can operate from 6am to 2pm while grocery stores, convenience shops and supermarkets as well as restaurants and stalls will be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm.

Pharmacies, drug stores and petrol stations' operating hours will be from 6am to 6pm while clinics and hospital are allowed to operate 24 hours.

Activities in the fisheries, plantation and agriculture sectors are allowed.