Workers cleaning and disinfecting tables and chairs at a Penang hawker shop in preparation for reopening under the conditional MCO. Although not mentioned in the SOP for the conditional MCO, commonly-touched surfaces should to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent Covid-19 infection. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Staron May 1 that almost all economic sectors and activities will be permitted to operate, subject to conditions and standard operating procedures .
When coughing or sneezing, the mouth and/or nose should be covered with tissue or bent elbow, and the tissue should be disposed of and the hands washed with soap and water or cleansed with alcohol-based hand sanitiser immediately. Detailed guidance from the Health Ministry would be necessary for businesses to have a protocol for surveillance and control.
Regrettably, the SOP did not emphasise that everyone should consider all their contacts as potentially Covid-19 positive.