Precautions for lifting restrictions Parks, Corniche and Beaches

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AIM

To provide research-based guidance on how best to facilitate the safe and gradual restoration of individual outdoor sports, and at the same time reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission during physical exercising as much as practicable.

VENUE

Individuals are allowed to undertake exercise in parks and open spaces.
Exercising in groups is not permitted, but 2 or 3 in a family group who live together is allowed.
Any individual sporting activity, such as running and walking for exercise, is allowed.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Individuals must download the Etheraz app and the status must be green.
Avoid physical contact e.g. hugging, handshakes etc.
Avoid spitting.
Wearing masks is not necessary for outdoor exercising; however, precautionary measures for safe distancing should be followed, where 3 meters minimum safe distancing is a must. You will need to wear a mask if you come within 3 meters from others when exercising.
Exercising is not advised when the temperature is 38 degrees or above or if COVID-19 symptoms are present (see MOPH website for details).
Outdoor gym equipment to be closed (to reduce risk of transmission of virus on frequently touched surfaces).
Playgrounds and Skate parks should remain closed.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue, or if not available into your elbow. Dispose of any tissues in waste bins.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

TO REMAIN CLOSED

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