COVID-19

Adhere to SOP to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases

08/09/2020 09:23 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 -- Sports enthusiasts in the country have been advised to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the relevant authorities to avoid increasing the number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said adherence to the SOP in all sporting activities in the country such as in professional league, friendly match or social games, was crucial as the country is still battling with the pandemic.

“The SOP includes prohibition of spectators and supporters from attending any sporting events,” he said in a statement today.

In this regard, Reezal Merican said any parties who wanted to organise any sporting events during the implementation of Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), must obtain permission from the Sports Commissioner's Office to avoid the emergence of new COVID-19 cases.

The RMCO period which started from June 10 until Aug 31, has been extended to Dec 31 to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection.

“Event organisers can also refer to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Department of Youth and Sports in states, and the respective sports associations for guidance and advice regarding the relevant SOP and also suitability of organising sporting events,” said Reezal Merican.

The number of new COVID-19 cases rose to three figures today, with 100 cases reported compared with 62 yesterday, bringing the total cumulative tally to 9,559 cases, according to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

-- BERNAMA

 

 


 


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