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The National Sterilization Programme has been modified and will now run from 10pm until 6am. Food outlets and pharmacies will continue to operate for 24 hours.

The move will facilitate residents during the Holy Month of Ramadan and allows produce traders operate from morning till night. The stores will have to follow strict guidelines and will be permitted to operate at a maximum 30% capacity. Customers are advised to follow social distancing guidelines and keep at least 2 metres distance between others.

The public is advised to only leave home for essential reasons, to avoid public gatherings, family visits and group Iftar during the Holy Month of Ramadan to ensure the health and safety of all.

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