SEREMBAN: The government is discussing relaxing three key measures in the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the prevention of Covid-19, which will be announced soon, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

       He said the three key measures are the mandatory wearing of masks, scanning the MySejahtera app when entering premises, and Covid-19 detection tests.

       He said these were still being assessed and discussed at the Health Ministry level.

       “We will announce the good news later. When we relax (the SOP), surely the people will be happy. Perhaps we will look at it in terms of masks, so the ministry will look at the pros and cons regarding the matter.

       “As for MySejahtera, whether or not to scan at any premises, while at airports, whether there is a need to undergo PCR or RTK-Antigen tests upon arrival, the Health Ministry is discussing these matters,” he said after visiting Rumah Kebajikan here yesterday.

       Ismail Sabri said the government would also take into consideration the people’s concerns if the SOP is loosened too much.

       On Friday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said a further relaxation of the SOP was expected to be announced in the coming weeks. — Bernama