Covid-19: Kedah Immigration Dept makes face masks mandatory at its premises

PETALING JAYA: The Kedah Immigration Department has issued a notice making face masks mandatory for those on its premises.

The notice was directed to its officers as well as customers.

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“Please wear a face mask while attending to business as a precaution against rising Covid-19 cases,” the notice posted on the department’s Facebook page read.

The notice bearing the department’s logo says effective Dec 14, all officers were required to wear a face mask while at work.

Separately, in another post, the department said the UTC Kedah office had been closed temporarily for sanitation work.

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad had previously advised those who were symptomatic and in crowded places to wear a mask.

He said the government does not intend to reinstate restrictions such as the movement control order at present, despite the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia.

The situation was still under control, and healthcare facilities were not burdened, as a result of the ministry strengthening the Covid-19 Management Plan, which outlines five main strategies, he said.

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A total of 20,696 Covid-19 cases were reported during the 50th Epidemiological Week (ME) from Dec 10 to 16, an increase of 62.2% compared to 12,757 cases in ME49.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said wearing face masks on public transport was not compulsory for now but encouraged following the recent spike in cases.