KUCHING (Feb 5): Employers are recommended to carry out a risk assessment and upgrade their work procedure by practising a high standard of cleanliness and implement the usage of face masks to prevent virus infection among employees.

Sarawak Department of Occupational Safety and Health director Dr Nor Halim Hasan said personal protection equipment or PPE must be provided as well as implementation of other additional preventive measures, particularly for workers stationed at the state's entry points.