Risk Assessment Report – 14 September 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 14 September 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
September 14, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 14 September 2020
Time Period Covered September 14, 2020 - September 14, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been over 29 million cases and more than 926,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
- Indonesia on Sunday (September 13) reported its sixth consecutive day of over 3,000 new cases of COVID-19. New infections on Sunday (September 13) reached 3,636 with new deaths at 73. To try and stem the spread of the virus in Jakarta, employees of businesses considered non-essential will be required to work from home from September 13. Certain government workers will be allowed to work from offices. Markets and shopping centres will be permitted to stay open with admittance at half capacity, and restaurants within shopping centres will be allowed to operate for take-out only. Jakarta authorities said that starting September 14, the city government will also implement a mandatory isolation policy, where anyone confirmed infected will be isolated at designated locations, such as government facilities or hotels.
- The Philippines on Monday (September 14) eased distancing rules meant to contain the coronavirus pandemic in public vehicles, to which some infections were previously traced. The transportation department earlier said physical distancing could be adjusted to 0.75 meters from 1 meter, effective Monday, since health protocols such as the use of face masks and face shields were being enforced.
Risk Assessment Report – 14 September 2020