While individuals can celebrate Eid-al-Adha following the eases to Covid-19 restrictions from July 8, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) appealed to the public to follow safety guidelines to avoid a fifth wave of the ongoing pandemic.
The eases announced last week allows inter-island travel without quarantining for fully vaccinated individuals that have passed the 14 day observatory period, if they have a negative PCR test, as well as gatherings of less than 30 people. Cafe's and restaurants resumed dine-in services from July 8, while the quarantine period for inbound international travelers has been reduced to seven from 14.
Appealing to the public to continue following Covid-19 safety guidelines to curb the spread of the virus, HPA urged special precaution when traveling as well as conducting Eid-related events.
The agency also released a set of rules to be followed when celebrating Eid. These include;
- Wear mask properly while traveling by sea or air, and maintain three feet distance from people outside your bubble.
- When at any inhabited islands, in a common area, ensure that your mask covers your mouth and nose in an effective manner. Avoid attending large gatherings.
- Avoid having Eid-related competitions that require people to travel from island to island, and consider a safer activity which does not involve gatherings.
- Follow the rules imposed on restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, and other outdoor areas.
- If showing any signs of the virus, alert the flu clinic as soon as possible, and get tested. After taking your sample, stay secluded until a negative result is received.
- Those who are quarantined, must follow quarantine guidelines accordingly. In order to avoid a fifth wave of Covid-19, please follow guidelines and watch out for your safety, as well as those around yourself.
While people who are fully vaccinated can travel from one island to the other without having to quarantine, they are only allowed in islands where monitoring measures are in effect.
Eid-al-Adha is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by Muslims across the world.
