Okada Manila<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 has implemented a number of restrictions to avoid the spread of Coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe measures are similar to those imposed by casinos in Macau and include the requirement to leave at least one empty seat between slot machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning staff will also increase the frequency of sanitisation procedures on the gaming floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur Reward Circle members and non-members can play and be safe from the virus at the same time,\u201d Senior Vice President for Premium Marketing, Shirley Tam, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are now implementing \u2018no-standing and 4 players only\u2019 on all of our gaming tables. We also have the \u2018one seat apart\u2019 policy on our slot machines. Electronic Gaming Machines across the gaming floor will be sanitized every two hours. Additional hand sanitizers are available in key locations in our gaming area and we frequently sanitize our slot machines,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Inside Asia Gaming, the resort will also implement thermal scanning at all entry points and medical care is available across the premises including medical personnel and emergency vehicles on standby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe safety and well-being of our patrons is our topmost priority. This is why we are implementing these additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our integrated resort,\u201d Okada Manila Chief Operations Officer Byron Yip, added.
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