IATF Sets Guidelines For Mall Operators In Areas Under GCQ

The National IATF already set the guidelines for mall operators in “new normal” areas under GCQ, according to Malacañang.

Malacañang on Thursday said that the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 already set the guidelines for mall operators in “new normal” areas under general community quarantine (GCQ).

This, as Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque held a virtual press briefing on Thursday, presenting the approved several guidelines for retail hubs, malls, and shopping centers, wherein majority of which were indicated to discourage the public from loitering.

In a virtual press briefing, Roque said that there’s no need to have a free WiFi connection, otherwise, a lot of people will stay on that spot.

Here are the guidelines for mall operators set by the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 under the new normal. Have a look!

Monitoring foot traffic and implementing safe distancing by allowing only one person per 2 square meters of space, allowing only one companion for senior citizens, persons with disability, and pregnant women, and reducing the number of open entrances
Implementing physical distancing measures with a gap of at least one meter
Assigning staff in high-density areas
Requiring customers to stand on every other step of the mall’s escalator
Limiting the access to elevators only to persons with disability, senior citizens, and pregnant women
Limiting the number of people to enter the elevators to half of its original capacity
Adding marks or reducing seats for waiting in stores and groceries
Increasing police visibility within the area
Centralizing pick-up sites for delivery services
Regulating the use of air conditioners (aircon)
No Free WiFi
Suspending marketing events, sale events, and other promotions that were intended to attract huge crowds
Implementing other measures if necessary