The effects of coronavirus continue to be felt across all sectors globally with the number of positive cases increasing exponentially as the number of fatalities escalate. Security guards, besides providing security, are helping to enforce the measures aimed at curbing the spread of the virus by ensuring that members of the public wash their hands, sanitize and wear face masks before entering any building. Security guards could also work hand-in-hand with healthcare personnel in commercial buildings and homes, and refer those with symptoms to health facilities. Worse still, the same guards go home immediately after work, and mingle with their families ultimately endangering their lives and many others upon interactions. The government as well as social partners and stakeholders need to recognise the essential roles being played by the guards and intervene on this marginalised group.

Source: The Star August 23, 2020 21:01 UTC