26-05-2021

Based on the decisions announced by the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19), following its presentation to and approval by the Coordination Committee, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development has announced the suspension of physical attendance and the adoption of distance learning across all rehabilitation centres, nurseries, and training centres and institutes licensed by the Ministry — with the exception of attendance for international examinations — during the period from midnight on Thursday, 27 May 2021, until midnight on Thursday, 10 June 2021. In accordance with this decision, a 70% work-from-home policy will be implemented for members of the administrative, educational, and technical bodies in these institutions. The Ministry of Labour and Social Development stressed the importance of adhering to all decisions issued under these exceptional circumstances, and the need for members of the administrative, educational, and technical bodies to continue implementing all precautionary measures and instructions previously issued by the National Taskforce — including ongoing workplace sanitisation, the enforcement of social distancing, and other necessary measures to ensure protection and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These steps are vital to maintaining a healthy work environment and safeguarding the health and safety of all.