There are currently 254 HIDE premises in Sarawak. — Bernama photo
KUCHING (July 16): E-mart Matang hypermarket in Kuching has been listed under the Health Ministry’s Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system for monitoring amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
In disclosing this in a statement today, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this brought the state’s cumulative number of HIDE premises to 254.
On May 8, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said HIDE premises and locations had potential to turn into clusters if pre-emptive actions are not taken.
According to him, premises listed under HIDE are different from the list of Covid-19 clusters.
He said premises listed under HIDE do not need to close except when directed by the authorities.
If no hotspots emerged in the premises after the implementation of pre-emptive actions, these premises will be removed from the HIDE list within a period of seven days after their listing.