Taking into account the needs of parents as well as the advice of the Ministry of Health in ensuring compliance with the core measures of COVID-19 Control, specifically the vaccination programme for children aged under 5 at this time that has not been implemented, the reopening of Child Care Centres is subject to compliance with key requirements.
Yang Berhormat said first, parents and staff including support staff must complete 2 doses of vaccination and have a green or yellow BruHealth code. Proof of vaccination confirmation must be shown. Second, the ART screening must be conducted once a week for parents and staff including support staff while children should undergo ART using saliva swab samples. Only individuals with negative ART results are allowed to enter the premises, while individuals with symptoms and high risk are not allowed to enter.
Third, the Child Care Centre’s owners must ensure their premises have adequate ventilation with the installation of a “Hepa Filter”. Fourth, premise owners must also comply with the general guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health including the wearing of face masks, gloves and aprons or partial PPEs for each employee; wearing a face mask for children aged 2 years and above at all times; practicing social distancing; avoid any physical contact; conduct body temperature checks and ensuring the cleanliness of the premises.
Source: Radio Television Brunei