Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections relating to Norms and Standards for Religious Gatherings7. Sanitisers, disinfectants and other measures |
| (1) | A hand sanitiser must have at least 70% alcohol content, or a generic alternative with a similar sanitising effect, which is in accordance with the recommendations of the Department of Health. |
| (2) | Every place of worship should ensure that— |
| (a) | there are sufficient quantities of hand sanitiser available at the entrance of, and in, the place of worship, which all attendees are required to use; and |
| (b) | there are facilities for the washing of hands with water and soap. |
| (3) | Every place of worship should implement measures to ensure that— |
| (a) | all surfaces and equipment are cleaned before and after religious activities to ensure that the place of worship is sanitised before the next religious activity commences; |
| (b) | that there is no sharing of equipment, objects, or religious scriptures; and |
| (c) | all areas such as toilets, common areas, door handles, electronic equipment and objects are sanitised as regularly as possible as required in the circumstances to prevent the spread of COVID-19. |