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AIM​
  • To provide guidance on how best to facilitate the safe and gradual restoration of museums and libraries, and at the same time reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission at museums and libraries as much as practicable.
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Infection, Prevention and control
  • Measure temperature of the attendees, entry only for those at temperature below 38 degrees.
  • Provide facilities so that regular handwashing/ or hand sanitizing is maintained.
  • Ensure that the air conditioning system is clean and disinfected on a regular basis
  • Continue rigorous cleaning procedures for the venue and of the borrowed books
  • Staff must undergo regular COVID-19 testing 
  • Ensure that Ehteraz is on green status to allow entrance for both clients and staff
  • Masks to be worn by staff and attendees at all times

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Reception area 
  • Provide hand sanitizers at the reception area.
  • Ensure processes to make sure physical distancing remains in place for reception staff and customers.
  • Ensure that queue management is in place with spacing markings on the floor (1.5 m) and if necessary, outside the entrance.
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Venue
  • Provide hand sanitizers at different points in the venue.
  • Ensure processes to make sure physical distancing remains in place for all, or that screens are in place.
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Physical distancing 
  • Maximum capacity will be 50% of the full capacity to ensure that 1 person is in a space of 9 m2 at any point in time.
  • Provide a system for preregistration before attending.
  • Provide 1.5m space marking on the floor.
  • Ensure that extra signage regarding physical distancing is in place.
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Opening Hours and parking
  • Opening hours restricted to 9am – 4pm daily
  • Parking spaces restricted to 50% of capacity.
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Toilets
  • Provide handwashing facilities well-stocked with handwash.
  • Clean toilets between use.
  • Set regular cleaning schedule.
  • Do not use air hand dryers, provide paper towels and bins to dispose of them after use.
  • Ensure compliance with 1.5m physical distancing.
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Waste
  • ​​​Advise employees who may be experiencing stress or anxiety  related to COVID19 guidance to contact the mental health  hotline 16000.​
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Money Handling​
  • Minimize cash transactions. 
  • Wipe down credit card readers, etc.
  • Encourage online booking in advance​.
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Vulnerable Groups
  • Staff with chronic conditions should not be at work.
  • Adults over the age of 60 are advised not to go to the libraries and museums.
  • Children under the age of 12 are advised not to go to the libraries and museums.​

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COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19
COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19