New SOPs For Public Places Before Reopening On June 8

The Centre on Thursday released a set of guidelines for the religious and commercial establishments set to reopen on Monday after a gap of over two months.

-  Snehanshu Shekhar

The first phase of the government’s plan to unlock India will come into effect from June 8 when religious places, hotels and restaurants will be allowed to reopen. As the phase-1 of ‘Unlock India’ comes into effect on Monday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) to contain the spread of Covid-19 at the places being reopened.

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The entrance should have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitiser dispenser) and thermal screening provisions. Only asymptomatic persons should be allowed on the premises. All persons should be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. If possible, staggering of visitors will have to be done.