The Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Ministry of Interior, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have jointly announced that the National Disinfection Programme will be carried out between 10pm amd 6am starting from Saturday 30 May.
Food retail outlets, cooperative societies, groceries, supermarkets and pharmacies will be allowed to operate around the clock.
The three authorities stressed that these outlets should adhere to safety and health measures and preventive instructions. The number of shoppers should not exceed 30 percent of the total capacity of the store, and they must maintain a safe social distance of two metres in compliance with health instructions and preventive measures in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The authorities urged the general public to fully comply with the programme implementation period for the interest of the nation and safety of citizens and residents.
Members of the community are also urged to stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out to get essential food supplies and medicine or for work in vital sectors specified by authorities in previous statements. They should follow health preventive measures.