Self-quarantine after voting, civil servants in red zones told

Self-quarantine after voting, civil servants in red zones told

State PSD chief says all heads of organisations should issue this directive to their staff.

Rising numbers of Covid-19 cases have led to Tawau, Lahad Datu, Semporna and Kunak being declared as red zones.
KOTA KINABALU:
Civil servants voting in the red zones, namely Tawau, Lahad Datu, Semporna and Kunak, should be instructed to undergo self-quarantine for 14 days after voting, state Public Service  Department director-general Rosmadi Datu Sulai said today.

He said all heads of organisations should issue this directive to their staff.

“At the same time, they must also issue a written directive to their staff to work from home from Sept 27,” he said in a statement tonight.

Rosmadi said all civil servants must comply with the standard procedures set by the health ministry at all times. Failure to comply could subject them to disciplinary action.

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