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With the government easing the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, strata managers are being advised to exercise caution before reopening social facilities. This is because recklessness on their part can lead to the second wave of reinfections.
Since the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic earlier this year, governments around the world imposed measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Strata managers were instructed to make sure that people living in their properties practice social distancing and maintain high standards of hygiene. This resulted in the closure of social facilities such as pools, gyms, bars, and hotels, and so on.
Now that the infection rates are gradually going down, authorities are easing the regulations to allow the economy to get back to normal. However, this does not mean that life will be as it was before the outbreak of the virus. It is important to adopt a cautious approach so that new infections do not surge.
It would be best if strata managers avoided opening social amenities like gyms and pools, mostly because they go against social distancing regulations. Instead, they should start with the most crucial ones. If the need to open these areas arises, it should be done under the advice of health experts.
Strata properties are naturally communal – large groups of people share most of the facilities like lobbies, elevators, and parking lots. It is the responsibility of managers to ensure that tenants observe physical distancing while using these facilities to restrict the spread of the virus. The best way to do this is by limiting the number of users at a time, and these people should also wear masks and sanitise their hands regularly.
It is worth noting that maintenance is still vital, even if the world is still dealing with the adverse effects of COVID-19. Given that most people are now working from home or staying indoors, services like fumigation, plumbing, and garbage collection are needed more than ever before. This is also a duty of strata managers, as failure to keep properties in a pristine condition can lead to client dissatisfaction.
While maintenance is crucial, homeowners should know that such tasks usually produce noise that can be a nuisance to neighbours. It will help if extensive renovation projects are postponed until people resume normal work activities, and kids go back to school.
Besides noise, renovation might not be feasible since contractors do not have adequate human resources to complete the projects. The pandemic has also affected the supply chain, meaning that building materials are not readily available.
Conclusion
Most people are eager to resume normal activities, but health officials say the COVID-19 is here to stay. For this reason, it is advisable to take precautions to avoid subsequent waves of reinfection.
As a strata manager, it is your responsibility to enforce preventive measures to keep everybody in your community safe. Make sure that people practice social distancing, and that every communal facility has hand sanitiser or soap and running water.
