KOTA KINABALU: With the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations coming soon, Sabahans have been reminded to continue complying with the stipulated Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOPs).

       Sabah’s Community Development and People's Well-being Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya (pic) said it was the people’s responsibility to continue to jointly curb the spread of Covid-19, although there were some relaxations to the SOP after the country entered the transition phase to endemicity on April 1.

       "Although we get to have large gatherings physically, don’t forget that we must still comply with the Covid-19 SOP that is drawn up by the government from time to time.

       "Take care of (your) health and safety. Comply with the SOP so that we can fulfil our responsibility of curbing the spread of Covid-19,” he said.

       He said this at a breaking of fast ceremony with orphans, volunteers and media practitioners organised by the Tanjung Keramat State Legislative Assembly service centre here Sunday (April 24).

       At the ceremony, Shahelmey also presented Hari Raya contributions to 34 children from the As Sakinah Orphanage.

       Meanwhile, Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, in a statement Sunday night, said about 57% of the state's 60 Covid-19 cases recorded on Sunday were sporadic infections compared to 26.7% of cases that were detected through close contact screening.

       Masidi said the statistics were a reminder that the risk of infection in crowded public places was still high.

       "Therefore, I urge the public to comply with all SOPs when shopping at malls and Ramadan bazaars so as to reduce the risk of infection,” he said. - Bernama