NSC issues guidelines for businesses in the 'new normal'

The government has issued 26 new guidelines for businesses that are allowed to operate beginning May 4.

For a full list of guidelines, please click here.

In general, the guidelines state that these businesses must ensure the following:

• Social distancing of at least one metre and preferably two metres

• Encourage the wearing of facemasks

• Encourage frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitisers

• Sanitise business premises at least twice a day

• Record temperature of staff and visitors

• Staff training to identify and report Covid-19 symptoms

• Banning of all large gatherings

In the event where a business activity does not allow social distancing to take place, personal protective equipment must be supplied to the staff. - Mkini