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RESTRICTION
STATUS

REGULATING ENTRY

Ehteraz App to be downloaded by all staff and guests, entry allowed only for those with green status.
Tented venues are considered indoor venues.
Necessary clear measures should be taken to regulate the arrival of wedding congregation to the venues in order to avoid queuing and overcrowding in any areas of the venue.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

All regularly touched surfaces should be disinfected before and after the wedding party using standard disinfection products.
Staff to wear masks and gloves at all times.
No physical contact (e.g. kissing, hugging, holding hands).
No singing or shouting.
No live music.
No dancing.
Food must be plated. No buffet food.
Maximum 5 people per table.
Increase ventilation rates where feasible and comply with MoPH HVAC Guidance.
Hand sanitizer at venue entrances, and be available on every table, and encouragement for all guests to use it.
Restrooms must be deep cleaned and disinfected before and after the wedding.
A housekeeping record log shall be maintained.
Use bottled water. Water fountains or water dispensers are not permitted.
Bowls of nuts and chocolates should not be permitted unless in individual servings (sharing is a transmission risk).
Tablecloths and seat covers should be cleaned and disinfected after each ceremony.
Provide an area to isolate anyone who exhibits flu-like symptoms, notify health officials.
Keep records of the contact information of all invitees.
For non-Muslim religious ceremony please refer to MOPH guidance for Religious Complexes.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Educate staff and guests on COVID-19 safety and share prevention information and guidelines.
Use MoPH health messages and materials.
Venue owners to emphasize that protecting public health is paramount.

VULNERABLE GROUPS

People over 60 years of age and individuals with chronic conditions are recommended not attending weddings.

COVID-19 recovered patients who have been infected in the last 12 months are entitled the same privileges as vaccinated individuals.

COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19