New health guidelines issued; special restrictions for WP

The Health Ministry has released new health standards that will be in effect from June 21 to July 5, with a focus on the Western Province.

Only two people from one family are allowed to leave the house under the new rules.

The following are some important guidelines:

Except in Western Province, public transportation with a capacity of 50% is permitted.

Only essential service employees are permitted to use public transportation.

Only necessary employees can be summoned by the heads of government and private organisations.

Only wholesale trade will be permitted in Economic Centres, although bakers will be permitted to operate. Except in the Western Province, shopping malls will be permitted to open.

There will be no wedding receptions permitted. Marriage registrations with ten guests, including the wedding couple, will be permitted.

Funerals should be kept to a maximum of 15 people. Within 24 hours after the body's release, the final rites should be performed.

Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, nightclubs, taverns, and bars will be closed, and no public gatherings will be permitted.