KUCHING: Only fully vaccinated people are allowed to enter or work in enclosed premises, according to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
It noted that the spike in cases caused by the Covid-19 Delta variant and workplace clusters led to this decision.
“To date, 1,653,259 (80.9 per cent) people have been fully vaccinated while 166,415 are still waiting for their second dose. In total, 1,819,674 eligible adults are expected to be fully vaccinated by the end of August.”
SDMC said there were still people yet to get their second dose and it agreed that flexibility be given to business operations this month — those who are working must have at least one dose of the vaccine.
“For those who are ineligible to get the vaccine for health reasons, they can show a health record obtained from an authorised health officer.
“Those who have yet to receive the complete dose are advised not to expose themselves in high-risk places, such as crowded and poorly ventilated places, especially where transmission of the virus is still high in the community.”
SDMC also reminded those yet to complete the doses to comply with standard operating procedure, especially for dine-in customers and dining premises employees.
On another note, SDMC declared enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in 14 localities.
Rumah (Rh) Robert, Nanga (Ng) Sebatu, Batang (Btg) Rajang in Kapit District and SK Ng Entuloh in Bukit Mabong began EMCO on Aug 12 that will end on Aug 25.
Meanwhile, from Aug 15 to Aug 28, four localities, namely Rh Sudin, Ng Sipan and Rh Bana, Ng Kebiaw (both in Song District); Uma Bawang, Sg Asap in Belaga District; and Rental House Datang Jaya Enterprise are under EMCO.
SK Long Urun in Belaga District had been placed under EMCO from Aug 16 to Aug 29.
Rh Usai, Lengain, Sebetan in Saratok District; Rh Jawa, Suri Lalang, Debak in Betong District; Kampung Gayau Padok in Simunjan District; and Lorong 1-27, Taman Samarindah in Samarahan District will start EMCO from Aug 17 to Aug 30.
From Aug 18 to Aug 31, EMCO will be enforced at three villages in Serian District, namely Kampung Kakeng; Kampung Bunga; and Kampung Krangan Jaya & Kampung Krangan Engkatak.
EMCO in three localities, namely Kampung Punau, Padawan and Kampung Bunuk, Padawan (both in Kuching District) has been extended to Aug 30; and Palmlyn Farm Workers Quarters Sdn Bhd in Mukah District to Aug 31.
EMCO at Rh Peter, Kampung Rapak Penyau, Pantu in Sri Aman ended on Aug 15.
Three localities, namely Rh Lihal Gemong, Kampung Jaong, Pantu in Sri Aman District; Kampung Git, Padawan in Kuching District; and Rh Pitre Ambit Tinting Mawang, Jalan Petai in Sarikei District also ended EMCO on Aug 16.
