Deepavali is just around the corner and with the lockdowns just passing, we still need to ensure there isn’t a sudden burst in Covid-19 cases.
Hence why the authorities have announced the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Deepavali.
Kementerian Perpaduan Negara took to their Twitter page to share the SOPs.
The SOPs are as follows:
For those in Phase 3
- Religious activities at houses of worship are only for those who are fully vaccinated, while still taking into considering the size of the temple and maintaining a 1-meter physical distance between worshippers.
- Religious activities are only allowed between 6am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm.
- Dine-in at houses of worship is not allowed, only packed food is allowed for devotees to bring home.
For those in Phase 4
- Religious activities at houses of worship are only for those who are fully vaccinated, while still taking into considering the size of the temple and maintaining a 1-meter physical distance between worshippers.
- Religious activities can be carried out based on the times seen appropriate by the houses of worship.
- Dine-in at houses of worship is not allowed, only packed food is allowed for devotees to bring home.
General Deepavali SOPs
- Processions are not allowed.
- Deepavali bazaars are only allowed based on permission and control of the local authorities.
- Home visitations are allowed only for those who are fully vaccinated, in accordance with interstate travel approvals.
- Cemetery visitations are allowed only for those who are fully vaccinated, in accordance with the SOPs for the different phases of the National Recovery Plan.
We hope that everyone will cooperate and adhere to the SOPs so that we can all have a safe and serene Deepavali.
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