GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER :: EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT ::SHILLONG::
ORDER (No.C&S.7/2020/Vol-XII/230, Dated Shillong the 27th September, 2020)
In compliance to Order No.POL.75/2020/PI/51, Dated 1st July 2020, Order No.POL.75/2020/Pt1/58 Dated 14th August, 2020 and Order No.POL.75/2020/Pt1/61 Dated 28th August, 2020 of Government of Meghalaya in Political Department, the following activities/services/commercial and private establishments will open daily w.e.f 8:00 AM to 08:00 PM in all of East Khasi Hills District including Shillong Urban Agglomeration. However, this Order will not apply to Iewduh and separate order will follow. This Order will also not apply to areas, buildings, houses and compounds which are declared as containment areas as per this Office Orders as listed in Annexure-I.
I. All stand alone shops from fixed premises are allowed to open daily w.e.f 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
II. Shops in Shopping Malls/Complexes shall open daily w.e.f 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, shops in Shopping Complexes of MUDA Complex (Police Bazaar), Glorys Plaza, J M Towers, Dedar Market, Dmar Complex, D.G.C Cross Road Building, Hira Market, Gulesta Fancy Market, Jivan Ram Complex (Bhutia Market), Rapsang Market Complex (Mawlonghat), Municipal Parking Lot (Mawlonghat), Anjalee Parking Lot (29-Cantonment) and Khasi Market below Jaiaw Taxi Stand at Motphran shall open as per the arrangement below:-
Days/Dates 28-09-2020 29-09-2020 30-09-2020 01-10-2020 02-10-2020 03-10-2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sl No of
shops 1, 3 & 5 2 , 4 & 6 1, 3 & 5 2 , 4 & 6 1, 3 & 5 2 , 4 & 6 allotted 05-10-2020 06-10-2020 07-10-2020 08-10-2020 09-10-2020 10-10-2020 Days/Dates Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sl No of shops 2 , 4 & 6 1, 3 & 5 2 , 4 & 6 1, 3 & 5 2 , 4 & 6 1, 3 & 5 allotted
They SHALL STRICTLY FOLLOW the Standard Operating Procedures on preventive measures in Shopping mall to contain spread of COVID-19 issued vide Office Memorandum F.No.Z.28015/19/2020-EMR(Pt.) Dated 4th June, 2020 by Government of India in Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, WITHOUT FAIL. (SOP attached at Annexure-II) The owner of the shopping malls/complexes and the respective shopkeepers shall strictly comply to SOPs of Government and instructions from this Office failing which, the concerned shop or the shopping mall/complex will be closed down followed by legal action. No LOITERING is allowed in the shopping mall/complex, only customers shall enter to make purchase and exit immediately thereafter, without fail
III. RESTAURANTS/ CAFES/ FOOD OUTLETS shall open daily w.e.f 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM in strict compliance of the SOP on preventive measures in Restaurant to contain spread of COVID-19 issued vide No. TOURISM.22/2020 Dated, Shillong the 16th June, 2020 by Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya and SOP No.Health.141/2020/96 Dated 7th September, 2020 for opening of Dhabas/tea stalls along the National Highway in Meghalaya (Annexure-III).
IV. BARBER SHOPS/BEAUTY PARLOURS/ SALONS shall open in strict compliance of the SOP No.Health.140/2020/9, Dated 19.06.2020 issued by Government of Meghalaya in Health and Family Welfare Department. (Annexure-IV)
Page 1 of 5 V. WEEKLY MARKETS AT ANNEXURE-V- EXCEPT BORDER HAATS AND MARKETS LOCATED IN THE INTER-STATE BORDERS are permitted to open in East Khasi Hills District subject to strict compliance with the SOP No.Health.140/2020/8, Dated 19.06.2020 issued by Government of Meghalaya in Health and Family Welfare Department. (Annexure-VI) VI. HOTELS are permitted to resume operations subject to strict compliance of the SOP issued by Government of Meghalaya in Tourism Department vide No.TOURISM.23/2020 Dated 26.06.2020. (Annexure-VII) Due permission is to be obtained, without fail from the Undersigned for the resumption of operation.
VII. YOGA INSTITUTES AND GYMNASIUMS will operate subject to strict compliance with the SOPs Dated 3rd August, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of India (Annexure-VIII) after due permission has been received from this office. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya is to be submitted to the Undersigned before resumption of operations.
VIII. CYBER CAFES are permitted to open subject to strict compliance to the SOPs issued by the Information Technology and Communication Department, Government of Meghalaya after due permission has been received from this office. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya is to be submitted to the Undersigned.
IX. GAMING PARLOURS are permitted to open on a daily basis subject to strict compliance to the SOPs being issued by this Office after due permission has been received. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya is to be submitted to the Undersigned.
X. THE TOURIST SPOTS listed below are permitted to re-open for local tourists from within the State, subject to compliance of the SOP being issued by the Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya: i. Ward’s Lake, Shillong. ii. Elephant Falls, Shillong. XI. THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES SHALL ALSO OPEN/ OPERATE DAILY IN ALL OF EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT INCLUDING SHILLONG URBAN AGGLOMERATION. 1. Wholesale and Retail pharmacies / Clinics (Private and Public)/ Labs/ Veterinary Hospital/ Dispensary. 2. Petrol Pump. 3. Home Delivery and takeaway of food. 4. Mobile Car repairing service consisting of two technicians and mechanics. 5. Courier service and e-commerce operation for all goods and common service centres. 6. Services provided by self-employed persons, e.g., electrician, IT repairs, plumbers, motor mechanics and carpenters. 7. Automobile showrooms. 8. Wine store and Bonded Warehouse. 9. Fair Price Shops (NFSA and Non-NFSA). 10. Construction Activities: All construction work in Rural Areas. They shall obtain permission and submit an Undertaking to the Undersigned. While in Urban Area only in-situ construction (where workers are available on site or workers, labourers, supervisors, etc working in the construction site coming from their residence within the same district and no workers are required to be brought from outside) and construction of renewable energy projects. They shall obtain permission and submit an Undertaking to the Undersigned.
Page 2 of 5 For Incoming skilled workforce, highly skilled and professionals, the Employer to follow instructions of Political Department vide Letter No. POL.120/2020/11 Dated 03.08.2020 & No. POL.120/2020/12 Dated 04.08.2020 (Annexure-IX) followed by SOPs of Labour Department, Meghalaya vide Notification No. LBG.23/2020/PT.III/13, Dated 09/06/2020 (Annexure-X), Order No.Health.100/2020/63, Dated Shillong the 21.08.2020 and Order No.Health.100/2020/66, Dated Shillong the 22.09.2020 (Annexure-XI) issued by Government of Meghalaya in Health & Family Welfare Department. Due permission will be given upon submission of Undertaking to the Labour Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
11. Private Office Establishments with 33% employee-strength. They shall obtain permission and submit an Undertaking to the Undersigned and mandatorily comply to the National Directives/SOPs of Government of India for COVID-19 Management and to all Advisories of Health and Family Welfare Department. In addition, they SHALL STRICTLY FOLLOW the Standard Operating Procedures on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in office/work place vide Memorandum F.No.Z.28015/19/2020-EMR(Pt.) Dated 4th June, 2020 issued by Government of India in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, WITHOUT FAIL. (SOP attached at Annexure-XII). 12. Operation of notified weighbridges to facilitate checking of loaded vehicles. They shall obtain permission and submit an Undertaking to the Undersigned. 13. Border trade with Bangladesh through Land Customs Stations is permitted subject to strict compliance of the SOP being issued by the State Government in the Commerce and Industries Department. Trade through Border Haat is not permitted. 14. Non-contact and in-direct contact sports in strict compliance to SOP No.SYA.91/2020/1, Dated 16.06.2020 (Annexure-XIII). They shall obtain permission and submit an Undertaking to the Undersigned.
XII. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED UNDERTAKINGS TO THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL OPEN DAILY.
i. Food processing units including rice mills and mustard oil processing in rural areas outside municipalities. ii. Brick Kilns in rural areas outside municipalities. iii. Industrial units. iv. Cement plants will operate at 50% capacity. v. Mining of Limestone and boulder by lease-holders for domestic sale in the state or country. Export outside the country is permitted ONLY through automated, elevated conveyor belt with no human intervention. vi. Quarrying of chips and aggregates including their transportation.
vii. All agriculture and allied sectors activities like farming operations including livestock farming, Poultry, Fishery and Hatcheries, collection, processing and distribution of milk and milk products, mandis by AMPC, procurement and marketing of agricultural produce, Custom Hiring Centres, cold storage and warehouses, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of agriculture inputs, seed, animal feed and fodder, movement of harvesting and sowing related machines/implements. viii. Operation of Tea Industry including plantation for production, processing, packaging and marketing. ix. Transportation of all agricultural products. x. MGNREGA works with strict implementation of social distancing and face mask.
Page 3 of 5 *Operation of PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SERVICES, AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN BOTH Urban and Rural area shall strictly adhere to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Government and mandatory compliance to the Advisories of Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail.
The local Headmen (Rangbah Shnongs) in coordination with the Incident Commander, Magistrates, and Police will regulate the operation of the shops, services and commercial establishments in their respective localities & villages and also to ensure due compliance to the Advisories of Government in the Health & Family Welfare Department with special and strict reference to Social Distancing concerning the COVID -19 situation. In addition, the public are requested to strictly: a) Maintain Social Distancing of at least 6 feet. b) Not to overcrowd in one area/ shop.
c) Wear mask by Shopkeepers and Customers. This is mandatory and non-compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned. d) Refrain from spiting in public places. e) Cooperate with management made by the District Administration, District Police and Headman. f) Ensure compulsory compliance to conditions in Prohibitory Order No.C&S.3/2009/PT.III/11, Dated Shillong, the 27th September 2020 and Night Curfew Order No.C&S.3/2009/PT.III/10, Dated Shillong, the 27th September 2020 which are promulgated under Section 144 CrPC.
(Miss Isawanda Laloo, IAS) Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
Page 4 of 5 Memo No.C&S.7/2020/Vol-XII/230-A Dated Shillong the 27th September, 2020. Copy to:-
1. P.S to the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya for kind information of the Chief Secretary. 2. P.S to the Addl. Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Home (Political) Department for kind information of the Addl. Chief Secretary. 3. The Commissioner of Divisions, Khasi, Jaintia and Ri-Bhoi Districts for kind information. 4. The Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Health & Family Welfare Department for kind information. 5. The Commissioner of Transport, Government of Meghalaya for kind information. 6. The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Tourism Department for kind information. 7. The Director of Information and Public Relations, Meghalaya for information and to cause wide circulation, Press Release and giving publicity through fixed loud speaker. 8. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District for kind information and necessary action. 9. The Superintendent of Police (Traffic), East Khasi Hills District for kind information and necessary action. 10. The SDO (Civil), Pynursla/ Sohra Civil Sub-Division for information and similar necessary action. 11. All the Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Law and Order/CEO, DDMA/In Charge Essential Commodities, East Khasi Hills District for kind information and necessary action. 12. The District Transport Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong for information and necessary action 13. All BDOs/Incident Commanders, East Khasi Hills District for information and necessary action to ensure full compliance of all the SOPs of Government. 14. The Proprietors of establishments as listed in Annexure-XIV for information and necessary action.
Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
Page 5 of 5 Annexure-I LIST OF CONTAINMENT AREAS IN EKHD AS ON 27.09.2020 AT 4:00 PM Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment The Nevelda Nongrum Building and Ram Niwas Micro- 1 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-I/226 26.08.2020 Still in containment NA Compound at Pynthorumkhrah – Golflink Containment The house of Mr. Wanlamphrang Kharmujai, Micro- 2 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-I/233 27.08.2020 Still in containment NA Umshyrpi, Near Malki Ground, Malki Containment Redemarceted to only: 1. The area from Jhalupara Community Hall till 1. The house of Raj Jaiswal and the Gopal Ji Compound house of Nabin Chettri in Gopalji No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-I/245 Containment 3 2. Maya Compound, Jhalupara as containment No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-I/236 27.08.2020 Compound, Jhalupara Dated 31.08.2020 area area. 2. The house of Vishnu Chettri and the house of Dinesh Thapa in Maya Compound, Jhalupara First Floor of Building of Smti Shanta Uriah, Micro- 4 No.DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-I/257 01.09.2020 Still in containment NA Streamlet Road, Laban Containment House of Shri R Bhattacharjee, Rajendra Micro- 5 Bhavna, W-27,H-11, Riat Laban East, Madan No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/7 02.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Laban House of Smti C Nongpiur, Clary's Cottage, Micro- 6 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/8 02.09.2020 Still in containment NA Dong Shilliang, Lower Lumparing Containment The Second Floor of Bharti Bhavan Building at Micro- 7 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/24 03.09.2020 Still in containment NA Lower Mawprem Containment Laban: 1.Ground floor of the building of Smti G. Pyngrope, Amjad Ali Road, Opposite City Guest Micro- 8 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/37 05.09.2020 Still in containment NA House, Laban. Containment 2. Building of Shri S. Das (1st floor), Opposite SBI ATM, Laban Last Stop. The house of Dr S.S. Nongbri, New Kench‟s Micro- 9 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/46 06.09.2020 Still in containment NA Trace, Bishnupur Containment The house of Mrs C Syiem, Clarin Cottage, Micro- 10 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/59 08.09.2020 Still in containment NA Dunhill Road, Harisabha, Laban Containment area from Gate 1 upto Boy‟s Hostel, Institute of Containment 11 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/64 09.09.2020 Still in containment NA Hotel Management (IHM), Mawdiangdiang area Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment the residence and compound of Abdul Sattar at Micro- 12 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/77 11.09.2020 Still in containment NA Nongmalki Road, Nongshiliang, Malki, Shillong Containment the shop (Deka Store) and the residence of Vinod Micro- 13 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/78 11.09.2020 Still in containment NA Deka at Cleve Colony, Shillong Containment the house of Smti M. Nongkynrih, Kynjat Micro- 14 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/79 11.09.2020 Still in containment NA Phutbol, Block-A, Shillong Containment Micro- 15 Pavitra Joshi Compound, Lower Mawprem No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/82 11.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Redemarcated to the top floor of the the Building of Deepak Dutta, Bishnupur Building of Deepak Dutta, Bishnupur No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/38 Micro- 16 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/89 12.09.2020 Inverneil Oppsite the Gate of Circuit House Inverneil Oppsite the Gate of Circuit Dated 25.09.2020 Containment House Staff quarters behind the Raj Bhawan Campus, Micro- 17 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/96 14.09.2020 Still in containment NA Shillong Containment Micro- 18 House of Persara Lyngdoh, Jaiaw Lumbatemon No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/98 14.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Micro- 19 Rosibon Villa, Qualapatty No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/99 14.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Flat of Dr R Gurung, Pala Building, Madan Micro- 20 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/101 14.09.2020 Still in containment NA Laban(Shilliang) Containment the house of (i) Smti Oklin Kharbhih (ii) Smti Phaitimai Kharbhih (iii) Smti Mitimai Kharbhih (iv) Smti Lilin Kharbhih (v) Smti Bibiana Micro- 21 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/112 15.09.2020 Still in containment NA Kharkrang (vi) Shri Koshon Sohlang and (vii) Containment Shri Jopkupar Kharbhih at Lumsohriew Village under Mawphlang C&RD, Block compound of Mr. Algino Sangot at Nongrimmaw, Micro- 22 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/113 15.09.2020 Still in containment NA Shillong Containment Apartment of Kamlesh Roy (tenant of Smt. Julie Micro- 23 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/116 15.09.2020 Still in containment NA Nongbet), Bishnupur Inverneil Containment the first floor of the building of Smti A. Kharbuli, Micro- 24 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/120 16.09.2020 Still in containment NA ABP Road, Iewdak, Laban Containment House of Om Prakash, Rapsang Building, Micro- 25 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/124 17.09.2020 Still in containment NA Keating Road Containment Micro- 26 the campus of Ram Krishna Mission, Sohra No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/132 17.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment Micro- 27 Qtr No-P11/3B, GPO Quarters, CPO Compound No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/136 17.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment House of Shri R Kharjana, Pdengshnong, Lower Micro- 28 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/146 18.09.2020 Still in containment NA Mawprem Containment House and compound of Amila Sawkmie at Re-demarcated to the house of No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/37 Micro- 29 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/154 18.09.2020 Oxford Hills Kumari Thapa Dated 25.09.2020 Containment the outhouse of Brightwell Bungalow Quarter No- Micro- 30 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/155 18.09.2020 Still in containment NA 4 opposite to Lady Hydari Park Containment the house no 29 of Smti. A. Syiemlieh, Micro- 31 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/156 18.09.2020 Still in containment NA Nongrimbah Containment Micro- 32 house of Kynrem Ri Lyngdoh, Riatsamthiah No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/157 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment house of Shri V. Malakar (tenant) in the Micro- 33 compound of Smti T. Hynniewta, Riat Laban No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/158 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment East, Madan Laban house of Shri Ashok Dutta (tenant) in the Micro- 34 compound of Smti Victoria Marbaniang, Laban, No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/159 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Masjid Road all the 35 (thirty five) households from the Containment 35 residence of Jagadish Ray till the residence of No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/167 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA area Ravinder Ray at Pdengshnong, Golflink Micro- 36 Kharbamon Compound at Lower Mawprem No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/168 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Micro- 37 Suleiman Compound at Lumdiengjri No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/169 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Micro- 38 house of Smt. Melinda Syiemlieh at Lumdiengsoh No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/170 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Micro- 39 house of Smt. Fidoris Lyngdoh at Lumsohphoh No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/171 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment the house of Besi Sol Chalai, Bishnupur Inverneil Micro- 40 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/172 19.09.2020 Still in containment NA (Near Ashiyana Guest House) Containment the building and compound of Smti. Santina Micro- 41 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/174 20.09.2020 Still in containment NA Kharkongor at Madanrting, Block F, Shillong Containment (i) the house of Rajen Singh (ii) the house of Rajesh singh (iii) the house of Baldip singh and Micro- 42 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/175 20.09.2020 Still in containment NA (iv) the house of Kalwinder kaur at Goraline, Containment Laitumkhrah Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment (i) the house of Kong Sholinda Dkhar, House No. Micro- 43 RN 035 and (ii) the house of Shri P. Onyton No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/177 20.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Lyngdoh at Lawjynriew, Rngi Neng Micro- 44 house of Shubhashish Dhar at Jail Road Bazar No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/178 20.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment house of (i) Shumbul Ali (ii) Rohini Baghdas (iii) Sita Ram Sharma (iv) Md Shagri (v) Dr. MM Micro- 45 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/179 20.09.2020 Still in containment NA Khan (vi) Amit Sharma and (vii) Sunita Gurung Containment at Jhalupara i) house of Robin Laloo, Block-II, Upper Micro- 46 Lachumiere and (ii) Eee Cee Bakery & servant‟s No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/183 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Dormitory, Hopkinson Road, Lower Lachumiere the house of Shri Santosh Thapa located at Nepali Micro- 47 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/185 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Compound, Rilbong Containment the Quarter of Mr. Sengrak Ch. Momin GAD Micro- 48 Quarter No.5, near Sankerdev Women‟s Hostel, No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/189 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Rilbong (i) House of Shri J. Myrthong, Laban Masjid Micro- 49 Road opposite Elswer School and (ii) House of No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/190 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment (Late) Smti D. Wahlang, Howell Road, Laban. Micro- 50 Sumarlin Kharsati Compound at Jaiaw Laitdom No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/196 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment the house of (i) Malook Singh (ii) Vikram Singh Micro- 51 and (iii) Raj Kumar Singh located at Goraline, No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/198 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Shillong “Hill Vista” Building of Mrs. Merilda Suting Micro- 52 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/199 21.09.2020 Still in containment NA located Upland Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong Containment the house of Ranjan Nath near Puja Mandap, Micro- 53 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/202 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Upper Jail Road Containment (i) the house of Bharat Nath Singh at Khliehshnong, Golflink, Pynthorumkhrah and (ii) Micro- 54 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/203 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA the house of Ranjit Kr Dey at Pdengshnong Containment Golflink, Pynthorumkhrah Flat No 2, Greenview Apartments, Harisabha Micro- 55 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/204 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Laban Containment the house of Nijabul Hussein, Qutub Manzil, Micro- 56 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/212 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Keating Road Containment Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment (i) The Quarter of Mrs. Isabella Dhar, Oxford Hills, Hattak Colony Near Angel Guest House Micro- 57 and (ii) The house of Mr. Paras Malbothra, No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/214 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Oxford Hills, Hattak Colony Near Lelangki Cable TV Network the house of Mr. K.B Thapa, Rilbong Nepali Micro- 58 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/215 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Compound Containment the house of Mrs. Santana Jyrwa, Bishnupur, Micro- 59 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-II/216 22.09.2020 Still in containment NA Near K.O.R Taxi Stand Containment the residence of Nirmal Sen Nongbri at Micro- 60 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/3 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Nongpyngrope, Malki, Shillong Containment the house No. 22, 23, 24 & 25 within the Micro- 61 compound of Dr. L L Sawian of Block IV No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/4 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Nongrimbah the house of Arun Kariwal, Flat W-303, Ferndale Micro- 62 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/9 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Apartments Containment house of Shri Pranotosh Roy (tenant) in the Micro- 63 compound of Smti H.Diengdoh, Nandi Ram Lane, No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/11 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Madan Laban „Karmakar Eternity‟ House no-32,Ward No 24, Micro- 64 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/12 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Ripple side toward Last Stop, Laban Containment Micro- 65 in K. B. H Cottage at Mawkhar No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/13 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment the (i) house of Armada Laloo (ii) house of Ibanylla Wanniang (iii) house of Eminiancy Lyngdoh (iv) house of Riopar Khongain (v) house Micro- 66 of Evalynda Diengdoh (vi) house of Ravi Kumar No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/15 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Chachan (vii) house of Dr. R. E. Donn (viii) house of Shanborlang Kharnarbi (second floor) and (ix) Emosila Sohtun Compound at Lower Mawprem Micro- 67 the house of Kongka War at Lama Villa No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/16 23.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment the house Smti Bioi Talang at Lawjynriew Micro- 68 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/18 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA Lumbhalang Containment the house of Smti. Tina Warjri of Khliehshnong, Micro- 69 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/21 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA Malki Containment the house of Shri Dylan B. Syiem of Micro- 70 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/22 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA Nongpyngrope, Malki Containment Order No & Date Re- SL Containment area Order No Date Remarks Type demarcation/Lifting of contaiment the house Smti M. Kharmawphlang, Riat Laban Micro- 71 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/23 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA East, Madan Laban Containment Micro- 72 the house of Smti E. Lamin, Lawsohtun Block-2 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/24 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment the Staff Quarters and Staff Dormitory of the Micro- 73 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/25 24.09.2020 Still in containment NA Pinewood Hotel, Shillong Containment the house of Miss Mano Lyngdoh at Lawjynriew Micro- 74 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/28 25.09.2020 Still in containment NA Rngi Rum Containment (i) Quarter of Dr. Mrs. Anjali D. Sangma, Rilbong, GAD Quarter No.2, Near Sankardev Micro- 75 Women‟s Hostel and (ii) the building of Dr. Mrs. No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/33 25.09.2020 Still in containment NA Containment Tinnu S. Momin, Rilbong near Meghalaya Assembly the residence of Albert Marbaniang at Micro- 76 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/34 25.09.2020 Still in containment NA Khliehshnong, Malki Containment the house of Tender Singh Sohshiang at Jaiaw Micro- 77 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/40 25.09.2020 Still in containment NA Umpohliew Containment the house of Solinda Challam and Amelia Rymbai Micro- 78 No. DDMA.EKH/119/2020/VOL-III/48 26.09.2020 Still in containment NA at Qualapatty Containment Annexure-II
4th June,2020 Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
SOP on preventive measures in shopping malls to contain spread of COVID-19
1. Background Shopping malls get frequented by large number of people for shopping, entertainment and food. To prevent spread of COVID-19 infection, it is important that required social distancing and other preventive measures are followed.
2. Scope This document outlines various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be ensured at particular places to prevent spread of COVID-19. Shopping malls in containment zones shall remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
3. Generic preventive measures Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Shopping mall management to advise accordingly.
The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (workers and visitors) in these places at all times.
These include: i. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible. ii. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory. iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible. iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline. vi. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited. vii. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App shall be advised to all.
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viii. 4. All shopping malls shall ensure the following arrangements: i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions. ii. Only asymptomatic customers/visitors shall be allowed. iii. All workers/customers/visitors to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/masks has to be worn at all times inside the shopping mall. iv. Posters/standees/AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently. v. Staggering of visitors to be done, if possible. vi. Adequate manpower shall be deployed by Mall Management for ensuring social distancing norms. vii. All employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public. Shopping Mall management to facilitate work from home wherever feasible. viii. Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises – duly following social distancing norms shall be ensured. ix. Valet parking, if available, shall be operational with operating staff wearing face covers/ masks and gloves as appropriate. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. of the vehicles should be taken up. x. Any shops, stalls, cafeteria etc., outside and within the premises shall follow social distancing norms at all times. xi. Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises. xii. Preferably separate entry and exits for visitors, workers and goods/supplies shall be organized. xiii. The staff for home deliveries shall be screened thermally by the shopping mall authorities prior to allowing home deliveries. xiv. Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the shopping mall shall be ensured. Proper queue management and disinfection shall be organized. xv. Maintaining physical distancing of a minimum of 6 feet, when queuing up for entry and inside the shopping mall as far as feasible. xvi. Number of customers inside the shop to be kept at a minimum, so as to maintain the physical distancing norms. xvii. Seating arrangement, if any, to be made in such a way that adequate social distancing is maintained. xviii. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing norms. xix. Use of escalators with one person on alternate steps may be encouraged. xx. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which inter alia emphasises that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30oC, relative humidity should be in the range of 40-
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70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. xxi. Large gatherings/congregations continue to remain prohibited. xxii. Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises shall be maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand washing stations/areas. xxiii. Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) to be made mandatory in all malls in common areas as well as inside shops, elevators, escalators etc. xxiv. Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by visitors and/or employees should be ensured. xxv. Deep cleaning of all washrooms shall be ensured at regular intervals. xxvi. In the food-courts: a. Adequate crowd and queue management to be ensured to ensure social distancing norms. b. In food courts and restaurants, not more than 50% of seating capacity to be permitted. c. Food court staff / waiters should wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures. d. The seating arrangement should ensure adequate social distancing between patrons as far as feasible. e. Contactless mode of ordering and digital mode of payment (using e-wallets) to be encouraged. f. Tables to be sanitized each time customer leaves. g. In the kitchen, the staff should follow social distancing norms at work place. xxvii. Gaming Arcades shall remain closed. xxviii. Children Play Areas shall remain closed. xxix. Cinema halls inside shopping malls shall remain closed. xxx. In case of a suspect or confirmed case in the premises: a. Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others. b. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor. c. Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline. d. A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further action be initiated regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection. e. Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if the person is found positive.
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Annexure-III
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT No.Health.14112020/96, Dated Shillong.the ih September,2020 ORDER
Protocol for opening ofDhabas/tea stalls along the National Highway in Meghalaya
Given the current COVID-19 outbreak in Meghalaya, it is important that tea stalls/dhabas/food outlets along the National Highway take suitable measures to restrict any further transmission of the virus while delivering services.
Given below are various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be ensured at particular places to prevent spread of COVID-19. Tea stalls/dhabas/food outlets in containment zones shall remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (staff and patrons) in these places at all times. These include:
I. Maintaining log books for recording the details of every person entering the premises. 11. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible. Ill. It is advised to not speak while eating. IV. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory. It is advisable to always wear a mask while talking to another person. V. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible. VI. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. VII. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline. VIII. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited. IX. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App shall be advised to all.
All tea stallslDhabas/Restaurants shall ensure the following arrangements:
• Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser and hand washing area). • Only asymptomatic staff and patrons shall be allowed. • All staff and patrons to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/masks has to be worn at all times inside the premise. • Posters/standees/ AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently. • Staggering of people to be done, if possible. • Adequate manpower shall be deployed by restaurant management for ensuring social distancing norms. • Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises - duly following social distancing norms shall be ensured. • Additional patrons to be seated in a designated waiting area with norms of social distancing. • Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises. • Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the premise shall be ensured. Proper queue management and disinfection shall be organized. • Maintaining physical distancing of a m inimum of 6 feet, when queuing up for entry as far as feasible. • Seating arrangement to be made in such a way that adequa~e social distancing is maintained.Not more than 50% of seating capacity to be permitted. • Disposable menus are advised to be used in case the outlet has a menu card. • Use of good quality disposable paper napkins to be encouraged. • Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom, etc.) to be made mandatory in all guest service area and common areas. • Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by patrons and/or staff should be ensured. • Deep cleaning of all washrooms shall be ensured at regular intervals. • Staff should wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures. • Tables to be sanitized each time customer leaves. • In the kitchen, the staff should follow social distancing norms at work place and wear masks.Kitchen area must be sanitized at regular intervals.
In case of a suspect or confirmed case in the premises:
.. a. Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others . b. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor. c. Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline. d. A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further action be initiated regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection. e. Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if the person is found positive.
Sd/- (Sampath Kumar,IAS) Commissioner & Secretary to the Government ofMeghalaya Health &Family Welfare Department Memo No.Health.14112020/96-A Dated ShiIlong,the 7th September,2020. Copy to:- I. The Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya for kind information of Governor. 2. PS to the Chief Minister, Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Minister. 3. PS to the Deputy Chief Minister, Meghalaya for kind information of Deputy Chief Minister. 4. PS to the Minister, Health & Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya for kind information of Minister. 5. PS to all Ministers, for kind information of Hon'ble Ministers. 6. PS to Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Secretary. 7. The Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretaries/Commissioner & Secretaries/Secretaries of all Departments, Government of Meghalaya. 8. Mission Director, National Health Mission, Meghalaya, Shillong. 9. Director of Health Services (MI)/(MCH&FW)/(Research), Meghalaya, Shillong. 10. The Director of Information & Public Relations, Meghalaya, Shillong for wide circulation in the print and electronic media of the State. 11. The Director General of Police, Meghalaya,Shillong. 12. The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, Shillong /West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin/ South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat/ East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat/ West Jaintia Hills, Jowail Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh/ West Garo Hills, Tura/ South-West Garo Hills, Ampati/ East Garo Hills, WiIliamnagar/ South Garo Hills, Baghmara !North Garo Hills, Resubelpara. 13. Joint Director of Health Services (MCH&FW) l/c IDSP, Meghalaya, Shillong. 14. District Medical & Health Officer East Khasi Hills, ShiIlong /West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin/ South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat/ East Jaintia Hills, KhIiehriat/ West Jaintia Hills, Jowai/ Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpohl West Garo Hills, Tura/ South-West Garo Hills, Ampatil East Garo Hills, WiIliamnagar/ South Garo Hills, Baghmara !North Garo Hills, Resubelpara
By Or. ers, etc.,
Jointsecretar!tltM, ov:M:e'~f\t Meghalaya, Health & Family Welfare D~artment. Annexure-IV
Annexure-V
LIST OF WEEKLY MARKETS IN EAST KHASI DISTRICT Sl Market Name Location 1 Iew Sohra Under Sohra Civil Division 2 Iew Laitryngew Under Sohra Civil Division 3 Iew Khrang Under Sohra Civil Division 4 Hat Tyllap Under Sohra Civil Division 5 Hat Shella Under Sohra Civil Division 6 Hat Majai Under Sohra Civil Division 7 Iew Pynursla Uder Pynursla Civil Sub Division 8 Hat Thymmai Uder Pynursla Civil Sub Division 9 Hat Nongjri Uder Pynursla Civil Sub Division 10 Hat Lyngkhat Uder Pynursla Civil Sub Division 11 Iew Mawsynram Under Mawsynram C&RD Block 12 Iew Pongkung Under Mawsynram C&RD Block 13 Iew Lawbah Under Mawsynram C&RD Block 14 Iew Hatmawdon Under Mawsynram C&RD Block 15 Iew Sonatala Under Mawsynram C&RD Block 16 Iew Laitlyngkot Under Khatarshnong Laitkroh C&RD Block 17 Iew Smit Under Mawryngkneng C&RD Block 18 Iew Mawryngkneng Under Mawryngkneng C&RD Block 19 Iew Diengpasoh Under Mawryngkneng C&RD Block 20 Iew Mawngap Under Mawphlang C&RD Block 21 Iew Tyrsad Under Mawphlang C&RD Block 22 Iew Nongspung Under Mawphlang C&RD Block 23 Iew Lyngkhoi Under Sohiong C&RD Block 24 Iew Madan Bitaw Under Sohiong C&RD Block 25 Iew Sohiong Under Sohiong C&RD Block 26 Iew Nongur Under Sohiong C&RD Block 27 Iew Krang Under Sohiong C&RD Block 28 Iew Mawlaingut Under Sohiong C&RD Block 29 Iew Jatah Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block 30 Iew Lynshing Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block 31 Iew Rapleng Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block 32 Iew Iewrynghep Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block 33 Iew Umblai Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block Annexure-VI
Annexure-VII
4th June,2020 Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
SOP on preventive measures in Hotels and Other Hospitality Units to contain spread of COVID-19
1. Background All hotels and other hospitality units must take suitable measures to restrict any further transmission of COVID-19 while providing accommodation and other tourist services. The SOP aims to minimize all possible physical contacts between Staff and Guests and maintain social distancing and other preventive and safety measures against COVID-19.
2. Scope This document outlines various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be ensured in hotels and other hospitality units(henceforth, ‘hotels’)to prevent spread of COVID-19. Hotelsin containment zones shall remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
3. Generic preventive measures (A) Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Hotel management to advise accordingly. (B) The generic measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (staff and guests) in these places at all times. These include: i. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible. ii. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory. iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible. iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline. vi. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited. vii. Installation and use of Aarogya Setuapp shall be advised to all.
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4. All Hotels shall ensure the following arrangements: i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions. ii. Only asymptomatic staff and guests shall be allowed. iii. All staff and guests to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/masks has to be worn at all times inside the hotel. iv. Adequate manpower shall be deployed by hotel management for ensuring social distancing norms. v. Staff should additionally wear gloves and take other required precautionary measures. vi. All employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public. Hotel management to facilitate work from home wherever feasible. vii. Proper crowd management in the hotel as well as in outside premises like parking lots–duly following social distancing norms shall be ensured. Large gatherings/congregations continue to remain prohibited. viii. Valet parking, if available, shall be operational with operating staff wearing face covers/ masks and gloves as appropriate. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. of the vehicles should be taken up. ix. Preferably separate entry and exits for guests, staff and goods/supplies shall be organized. Maintaining physical distancing of a minimum of 6 feet, when queuing up for entry and inside the hotel as far as feasible. Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises. x. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing norms. Use of escalators with one person on alternate steps may be encouraged. xi. Details of the guest (travel history, medical condition etc.) along with ID and self- declaration form must be provided by the guest at the reception. xii. Posters/standees/AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently. xiii. Hand sanitizers must be kept at the reception for guests to use. Guests to sanitize hands before and after filling relevant forms including A&D register. xiv. Hotels must adopt contactless processes like QR code, online forms, digital payments like e-wallet etc. for both check-in and check-out. xv. Luggage should be disinfected before sending the luggage to rooms. xvi. Guests who are at higher risk i.e. those who are older, pregnant or those who have underlying medical conditions are advised to take extra precautions. xvii. Guests should be advised not to visit areas falling with in containment zone xviii. Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the hotel shall be ensured. Proper queue management and disinfection shall be organized. xix. Appropriate personal protection gears like face covers/masks, gloves and hand sanitizers etc.shall be made available by hotel to the staff as well as the guests. xx. Detailed guidelines issued for restaurants shall be followed.
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a. Seating arrangement in the restaurant also to be made in such a way that adequate social distancing is maintained. b. Disposable menus are advised to be used. c. Instead of cloth napkins, use of good quality disposable paper napkins to be encouraged. d. Contactless mode of ordering and digital mode of payment (using e-wallets) to be encouraged. e. Buffet service should also follow social distancing norms among guests. xxi. Room service or takeaways to be encouraged, instead of dine-in. Food delivery personnel should leave the packet at guest or customer’s door and not handed directly to the receiver. The staff for home deliveries shall be screened thermally by the hotel authorities prior to allowing home deliveries. xxii. For room service, communication between guests and in-house staff should be through intercom/ mobile phone and room service (if any) should be provided while maintaining adequate social distance. xxiii. Gaming Arcades/Children play areas (wherever applicable) shall remain closed. xxiv. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which inter alia emphasises that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30oC, relative humidity should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. xxv. Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises shall be maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand washing stations/areas. xxvi. Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) to be made mandatory in all guest service area and common areas. xxvii. Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by guests and/or staff should be ensured. xxviii. Deep cleaning of all washrooms shall be ensured at regular intervals. xxix. Rooms and other service areasshall be sanitized each time a guest leaves. xxx. In the kitchen, the staff should follow social distancing norms at work place. Kitchens area must be sanitized at regular intervals. xxxi. In case of a suspect or confirmed case in the premises: a. Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others. b. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor. c. Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline. d. A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further action be initiated regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection. e. Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if the person is found positive.
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Annexure-VIII
Dated the 03rd August, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division)
Guidelines on Preventive Measures to Contain Spread of COVID-19 in Yoga Institutes & Gymnasiums
1. Background
To contain the spread of COVID infection, lockdown was imposed, which is now being gradually relaxed in a phased manner. Yoga and physical activity being important for health & well-being, it has been decided to open yoga institutes and gymnasiums from 5th August, 2020. Yoga Institutes and Gymnasiums shall adhere to protocols and prevention measures outlined in this document to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2. Scope
This document outlines various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be taken at yoga institutes and gymnasiums to prevent spread of COVID-19. The guidelines aim to minimize all possible physical contacts between staff, members & visitors and maintain social distancing and other preventive and safety measures in context of COVID-19.
3. Generic preventive measures
All yoga institutes and gymnasiums in containment zones shall remain closed for public. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
All yoga institutes and gymnasiums shall comply with all health related guideline/SOP/notification issued by the Union/State Government from time to time.
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised not to use gyms in closed spaces. Organizations managing the yoga institutes and gymnasiums shall advise all members, visitors & staff accordingly.
The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (members, visitors & staff) in these places at all times. These include: i. Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet as far as feasible. ii. Use of face covers/masks is mandatory at all times with in the premises. However, during yoga exercise or exercising in gymnasiums, as far as possible only a visor may be used. Use of mask (in particular N-95 masks) during exercise may cause difficulty in breathing. iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be practiced wherever feasible. iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline. vi. Spitting should be strictly prohibited. vii. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App shall be advised to all.
4. Specific measures to be followed include- a. Before opening the yoga institutes/gymnasiums
Processes & premises redesigning including proper placement of equipments i. Plan yoga/gymnasiums floor area based on 4m2 per person. ii. Place equipments, including cardio and strength machines, 6 feet apart, wherever feasible, by moving equipment to facilitate social distancing iii. Where available, utilize any outdoor space by relocating equipment outside. iv. Create specific pathways for entering and exiting exercise areas within closed spaces using floor or wall markings v. Ensure queue management, inside and outside the premises, with specific markings on the floor with a gap of 6 feet. vi. Promote card based/contactless payment. vii. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which emphasizes that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30o C, relative humidity should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. viii. Limit the number of staff and members within the general gymnasium floor, specific workout areas and change rooms by: a. Restricting the number of members allowed in specified areas b. Implementing ‘fitness sessions’ for particular exercise areas with requirements for members to register (ideally online) for specific sessions ix. Lockers will remain in use, as long as social distancing is maintained. x. Ensure dustbins and trash cans are covered at all times xi. Spas, Sauna, Steam Bath and Swimming Pool (wherever applicable) shall remain closed.
Disinfection All areas within the premises shall be disinfected using clinically approved disinfectants. The areas to be disinfected include but are not limited to – i. Entrances to premise, building, rooms ii. All open areas used by staff and visitors iii. Washrooms and toilets iv. Shoe baths (Members will be encouraged to carry separate workout shoes) v. All other frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, handles etc.) vi. Equipment in gymnasiums
Planning and Scheduling of Activities i. Calculate the maximum capacity per session based on redesigned spaces. Accordingly schedule the session and inform the members. ii. Yogic Kriya(s) a. The practice of Yogic Kriya(s) may be avoided for the time being. Even if it is to be practiced essentially, it may be done in open spaces b. Guidelines for practitioners (Yoga guideline for Covid-19) issued by the Ministry of Ayush (available at: https://www.ayush.gov.in/) may also be followed iii. Group fitness rooms and classes a. Staggering class session times and allowing minimum of 15-30 minutes between classes to avoid overlap between members arriving and leaving b. Offering group fitness classes online, wherever possible c. Restricting the number of persons allowed per group fitness class based on the size of the room and the nature of the fitness activity iv. Personal training in yoga institutes/gymnasiums a. Ensure 6 feet distance between personal trainer and clients during personal training sessions, wherever feasible. b. Ensure sessions are tailored to include only exercises that do not require physical contact between the trainer and the clients including setup and use of equipment c. Limit the number of clients per session & ensure adequate spacing amongst all clients. d. Utilize outdoor spaces at the yoga institutes/gymnasiums where available v. For Employees: a. Shifts and attendance to be planned to ensure social distancing b. Staff residing in the containment zone shall not attend the facility till containment zone is de-notified c. Housekeeping staff to be informed & trained about norms for waste management & disposal d. All employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the clients
Availability and Management of Supplies i. Appropriate personal protection gears like face covers/masks, visors, hand sanitizers etc. shall be made available by management to the members, visitors & staff ii. Provide an adequate supply of disinfectant wipes or disinfecting solutions and disposable paper towels for members/staff to wipe exercise equipment clean before and after use. iii. Ensure availability of pulse oximeters to record oxygen saturation of members prior to the exercise. b. After opening the yoga institutes / gymnasiums
At the entry point i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions. ii. Only asymptomatic persons (including staff) be allowed in the premises. iii. All persons to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. iv. All members, visitors and staff may consider using Aarogya Setu application for risk identification at all times inside the yoga institute/gymnasiums v. Posters/standees on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently. Audio and Video clips to spread awareness on preventive measures for COVID-19 may be regularly played. vi. Ensure minimum distance of 6 feet at all times in queues vii. Proper crowd management in the parking lots, in corridors and in elevators – duly following social distancing norms shall be organized. viii. Staggering of members/ visitors to be done, with separate timing slots, to allow for adequate physical distancing and disinfection of premises & equipment. ix. In yoga institutes, shoes / footwear are to be preferably taken off outside the premises where yoga exercises are done. If needed they should be kept in separate slots for each individual / family by the persons themselves. x. Details of check-in and checkout times of members and visitors must be recorded (name, address and phone number)
Prior to exercising in the gymnasiums using equipment for cardio, strength training etc. i. Ensure that the equipment has been disinfected, particularly the frequently touched surfaces before each use ii. Sanitize middle finger with alcohol swab and check oxygen saturation using pulse oximeter. Those having oxygen saturation below 95% should not be allowed to exercise. Call central / state helpline / ambulance and refer such persons to the nearest health facility iii. Remove mask and wear visor as far as feasible while exercising. iv. Hand sanitizer stations must be provided near each gymnasium equipment v. Ensure that members sanitize their hands before using gymnasium equipment
During yoga exercises / other exercise sessions i. Common exercise mats should be avoided and members should preferably bring their own exercise mats which they may take back with them. ii. In view of potential threat of spread of infection, as far as feasible recorded music/songs may be played and shouting/ laughter yoga exercise should not be allowed. iii. Stop the exercise if you feel difficulty in breathing. Check oxygen saturation level. Those having oxygen saturation below 95% should not be allowed to continue exercise. Call central / state helpline / ambulance and refer such persons to the nearest health facility.
After exercise and in common areas i. Ensure proper disposal of face covers / masks / used towels in covered bins. ii. The shower areas / washrooms should be sanitized before and after use. iii. Cafeteria facility, if any within the premises, shall follow social distancing norms at all times. iv. Cleaning and disinfection of gymnasium equipment, particularly frequently touched surfaces (hand rails, benches, fixtures, etc.) shall be done after each exercise session before it is used by the next member. v. The floor cleaning shall be taken up between exercise sessions.
At the time of closure i. Shower rooms and lockers/changing areas need to be properly sanitized. ii. Deep cleaning of all washrooms shall be ensured iii. Before closure, the entire premises will be disinfected
5. Additional precautions to be followed in case of a suspect case in the premises: i. Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others. ii. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor. iii. Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline. iv. A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district Rapid Response Team /treating physician) and accordingly further action be initiated regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection. v. Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if the person is found positive.
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Annexure-X
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA Annexure-XI HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION Dated Shillong, the 21st August, 2020 No.Health.l00/2020/63 The Testing, Quarantine and Discharge Policy for COVID-19 as annexed hereto is issued for compliance by all returnees to the State of Meghalaya. This policy supersedes all previous Testing, Quarantine and Discharge Protocols issued for returnees to the State. The guidelines are to be strictly followed till further orders.
Sd/- (Sampath Kumar, IAS) Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Health &Family Welfare Department Memo No.Health.l00/2020/63-A Dated Shillong, the 21st August, 2020. Copy to: 1. The Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya for kind information of Governor. 2. The Private Secretary to the Chief Minister, Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Minister. 3. The Private Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister, Meghalaya for kind information of Deputy Chief Minister. 4. The Private Secretary to the Minister, Health & Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya for kind information of Minister. 5. Private Secretary to all Ministers, for kind information of Hon'ble Ministers. 6. The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Secretary. 7. The Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretaries/Commissioner & Secretaries/ Secretaries of all Departments, Government of Meghalaya. 8. The Mission Director, National Health Mission, Meghalaya, Shillong. 9. The Director of Health Services (MI)/(MCH&FW)/(Research), Meghalaya, Shillong. 10. The Director of Information & Public Relations, Meghalaya, Shillong for wide circulation in the print and electronic media of the State. 11. The Director General of Police, Meghalaya. 12. The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, Shillong /West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin/ South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat/ East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat/ West Jaintia Hills, Jowai/ Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh/ West Garo Hills, Tura/ South-West Garo Hills, Ampati/ East Garo Hills, Williamnagar/ South Garo Hills, Baghmara /North Garo Hills, Resubelpara. 13. The Joint Director of Health Services (MCH&FW) I/c IDSP,Meghalaya, Shillong. 14. District Medical & Health Officer, 15. East Khasi Hills, Shillong /West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin/ South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwat/ East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat/ West Jaintia Hills, Jowai/ Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh/ West Garo Hills, Tura/ South-West Garo Hills, Ampati/ East Garo Hills, Williamnagar/ South Garo Hills, Baghmara /North Garo Hills, Resubelpara 16. All Administrative Departments/Heads of Departments ~iN:C;~2 Joint Secretary to the Governr'nen of Meghalaya, Health & Family Welfare D partment . ••• ANNEXURE
TESTING AND REVISED DISCHARGE PROTOCOL FOR RETURNEES TO THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA (Ref: No. Health.l00/2020/63 dated 21st August, 2020)
All returnees to be tested at Entry Point with Rapid Antigen Test Kit ,, I ,~ NEGATIVE I Symptomatic :~ I I I POSITIVE I ~ ,, Confirm with RT-PCR/ CBNAAT/ TrueNat - ,~ As per confirmed cases I Asymptomatic I management protocol t I NEGATIVE" POSITIVE I ~ + ,~ Keep under home ~ Test after 10 days of quarantine with RT-PCR/ quarantine for 10 days CBNAAT/ TrueNat , , ~ ~ Asymptomatic + I NEGATIVE POSITIVE I I ,, Follow Up Test every 2 days till one " negative result with RT-PCR/ Quarantine CBNAAT/ TrueNat '," Completed; No further Follow Up GOVERNMENTOFMEGHALAYA HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Dated Shillong,the 22nd September,2020 No.Health.100/2020/66: In continuation of this Department's Notification No.Health.100/2020/63 dated 21.08.2020 regarding guidelines/protocols for returnees/entrants to the State, the following modifications is issued for people who wish to enter the State FOR STAY UPTO 3 DAYS:
3 Days Protocol: • Any person who wishes to enter the State with a planned duration of stay of 3 days or less will have to register themselves for COVID ID on http://www.meghalayaonline.gov.inlcovid/testing.htm • They shall be required to possess a valid return ticket (Air/Rail). Those intending to travel by road shall mention the vehicle number that they shall return in. • If they possess a COVID -19 NEGATIVE RTPCR report from a recognised laboratory for which sample collection time is within 72 hours from the time of arrival, they will be exempted from the rapid antigen testing usually done on all entrants. • They have to avail accommodation only at designated Hotels and Guest House/ government or government agency run guest houses that have been approved by the Government. They have to arrange and book for the same prior to their arrival.They have to keep a note of all the places that have been visited during their Stay. • They have to restrict their movements and meet as less people as possible following all health advisories. • They have to download Aarogya Setu App and display the same at the entry points. • They have to arrange for their own transportation with the same vehicle for their movements during their duration of stay.
Sd/- (Sampath Kumar, lAS) Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Health &Family Welfare Department. Memo No.Health.100/2020/66-A Dated Shillong,the 22nd September,2020. Copy to: 1. The Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya for kind information of Governor. 2. The Private Secretary to the Chief Minister,Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Minister. 3. The Private Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister,Meghalaya for kind information of Deputy Chief Minister. 4. The Private Secretary to the Minister,Health & F.W. for kind information of Minister. 5. Private Secretary to all Ministers, for kind information ofHon'ble Ministers. 6. The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya for kind information of Chief Secretary. 7. The Additional ChiefSecretarylPrincipal Secretaries/Commissioner & Secretaries/ Secretaries of all Departments, Government ofMeghalaya. 8. Mission Director, National Health Mission, Meghalaya, Shillong. 9. Director of Health Services (Ml)/(MCH&FW)/(Research), Meghalaya, Shillong. 10. The Director of Information & Public Relations, Meghalaya, Shillong for wide circulation in the print and electronic media ofthe State. 11. The Director General of Police, Meghalaya, Shillong.
Pagelof2 12. The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, Shillong IWest Khasi Hills, Nongstoinl South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwatl East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriatl West Jaintia Hills, Jowail Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpohl West Garo Hills, Tural South-West Garo Hills, Ampatil East Garo Hills, Williamnagarl South Garo Hills, Baghmara !North Garo Hills, Resubelpara. 13. Joint Director of Health Services (MCH&FW) IIc IDSP, Meghalaya, Shillong. 14. District Medical & Health Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong IWest Khasi Hills, Nongstoinl South-West Khasi Hills, Mawkyrwatl East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriatl West Jaintia Hills, Jowail Ri-Bhoi District,Nongpohl West Garo Hills, Tural South-West Garo Hills, Ampatil East Garo Hills, Williamnagarl South Garo Hills, Baghmara !North Garo Hills, Resubelpara 15. All Administrative Departments/Heads of Departments BJ:;.IC,
Joint Secretary to the Government ofMeghalaya, Health & Family Welfare Department.
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4th June, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices
1. Background
Offices and other workplaces are relatively close settings, with shared spaces like work stations, corridors, elevators & stairs, parking places, cafeteria, meeting rooms and conference halls etc. and COVID-19 infection can spread relatively fast among officials, staffs and visitors.
There is a need to prevent spread of infection and to respond in a timely and effective manner in case suspect case of COVID-19 is detected in these settings, so as to limit the spread of infection.
2. Scope
This document outlines the preventive and response measures to be observed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in office settings. The document is divided into the following sub- sections (i) Generic preventive measures to be followed at all times (ii) Measures specific to offices (iii) Measures to be taken on occurrence of case(s) (iv) Disinfection procedures to be implemented in case of occurrence of suspect/confirmed case. Offices in containment zones shall remain closed except for medical & essential sevices. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
3. Generic preventive measures
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Office management to facilitate the process.
The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (employees and visitors) at all times. These include:
i. Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible.
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ii. Use of face covers/masks to be mandatory. iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible. iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to the immediate supervisory officer. vi. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited. vii. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App by employees.
4. Specific preventive measures for offices:
i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer dispenser) and thermal screening provisions. ii. Only asymptomatic staff/visitors shall be allowed. iii. Any officer and staff residing in containment zone should inform the same to supervisory officer and not attend the office till containment zone is denotified. Such staff should be permitted to work from home and it will not be counted as leave period. iv. Drivers shall maintain social distancing and shall follow required dos and don’ts related to COVID-19. It shall be ensured by the service providers/ officers/ staff that drivers residing in containment zones shall not be allowed to drive vehicles. v. There shall be provision for disinfection of the interior of the vehicle using 1% sodium hypochlorite solution/ spray. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. should be taken up. vi. Advise all employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public. Office management to facilitate work from home wherever feasible. vii. All officers and staff / visitors to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/mask has to be worn at all times inside the office premises. viii. Routine issue of visitors/temporary passes should be suspended and visitors with proper permission of the officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly screened. ix. Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing. x. Posters/standees/AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently.
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xi. Staggering of office hours, lunch hours/coffee breaks to be done, as far as feasible. xii. Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises – duly following social distancing norms be ensured. xiii. Valet parking, if available, shall be operational with operating staff wearing face covers/ masks and gloves as appropriate. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. of vehicles should be taken up. xiv. Any shops, stalls, cafeteria etc., outside and within the office premises shall follow social distancing norms at all times. xv. Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises. xvi. Preferably separate entry and exit for officers, staff and visitors shall be organised. xvii. Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces must be ensured. xviii. Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the washrooms. xix. Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the office shall be ensured. xx. Seating arrangement to be made in such a way that adequate social distancing is maintained. xxi. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing norms. xxii. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which inter alia emphasises that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30oC, relative humidity should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. xxiii. Large gatherings continue to remain prohibited. xxiv. Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises shall be maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand washing stations/areas. xxv. Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) shall be done in office premises and in common areas xxvi. Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by visitors and/or employees shall be ensured. xxvii. In the cafeteria/canteen/dining halls: a. Adequate crowd and queue management to be ensured to ensure social distancing norms. b. Staff / waiters to wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures. c. The seating arrangement to ensure a distance of at least 1 meter between patrons as far as feasible. d. In the kitchen, the staff to follow social distancing norms.
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5. Measures to be taken on occurrence of case(s):
Despite taking the above measures, the occurrence of cases among the employees working in the office cannot be ruled out. The following measures will be taken in such circumstances:
i. When one or few person(s) who share a room/close office space is/are found to be suffering from symptoms suggestive of COVID-19:
a. Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others at the workplace. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor. b. Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline. c. A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further advice shall be made regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection. d. The suspect case if reporting very mild/mild symptoms on assessment by the health authorities would be placed under home isolation. e. Suspect case, if assessed by health authorities as moderate to severe, will be treated as per health protocol in appropriate health facility. f. The rapid response team of the concerned district shall be requisitioned and will undertake the listing of contacts. g. The necessary actions for contact tracing and disinfection of work place will start once the report of the patient is received as positive. The report will be expedited for this purpose. ii. If there are large numbers of contacts from a pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic case, there could be a possibility of a cluster emerging in workplace setting. Due to the close environment in workplace settings this could even be a large cluster (>15 cases). The essential principles of risk assessment, isolation, and quarantine of contacts, case referral and management will remain the same. However, the scale of arrangements will be higher. iii. Management of contacts:
a. The contacts will be categorised into high and low risk contacts by the District RRTas detailed in the Annexure I. b. The high-risk exposure contacts shall be quarantined for 14 days.
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c. These persons shall undergo testing as per ICMR protocol. d. The low risk exposure contacts shall continue to work and closely monitor their health for next 14 days. e. The flowchart for management of contact/ cases is placed at Annexure - II.
6. Closure of workplace
i. If there are one or two cases reported, the disinfection procedure will be limited to places/areas visited by the patient in past 48 hrs. There is no need to close the entire office building/halt work in other areas of the office and work can be resumed after disinfection as per laid down protocol. ii. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the building/block will have to be closed for 48 hours after thorough disinfection. All the staff will work from home, till the building/block is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation.
7. Disinfection Procedures in Offices
Detailed guidelines on the disinfection as already issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare as available on their website shall be followed.
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Annexure I
Risk profiling of contacts
Contacts are persons who have been exposed to a confirmed case anytime between 2 days prior to onset of symptoms (in the positive case) and the date of isolation (or maximum 14 days after the symptom onset in the case).
High-risk contact
• Touched body fluids of the patient (respiratory tract secretions, blood, vomit, saliva, urine, faeces; e.g. being coughed on, touching used paper tissues with a bare hand) • Had direct physical contact with the body of the patient including physical examination without PPE • Touched or cleaned the linens, clothes, or dishes of the patient. • Lives in the same household as the patient. • Anyone in close proximity (within 1 meter) of the confirmed case without precautions. • Passengers in close proximity (within 1 meter) in a conveyance with a symptomatic person who later tested positive for COVID-19 for more than 6 hours.
Low-risk contact
• Shared the same space (worked in same room/similar) but not having a high-risk exposure to confirmed case of COVID-19. • Travelled in same environment (bus/train/flight/any mode of transit) but not having a high-risk exposure.
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Annexure II
Management of the case(s) and contacts
Case with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19
Inform central/state/local health authority/Helpline 1075
Assessment of exposure history and clinical presentation
Assessed to be COVID-19 suspect Assessed to be non-COVID case case
Referral or transfer to a COVID Referral or transfer to a non- health facility for further COVID health facility for further management (including testing) as management as per clinical per clinical presentation. presentation Isolation of suspect case at designated COVID Health facility
or Home No line listing of contacts, Initiation of listing of contacts isolation, and disinfection required.
Follow medical advice of the treating doctor and continue Testing for COVID-19 following basic preventive measures
Negative Positive
Referral to a non-COVID Further clinical management as per clinical Health facility or discharge severity – If patient has only mild/very mild as per clinical assessment symptoms, home isolation as per laid down and diagnosis criteria otherwise facility based management Contact tracing, Home quarantine of contacts, Testing of contacts as per ICMR guidelines
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