The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on February 27, 2022 has issued a notification to ensure compliance on COVID Containment measures.
The Central Government has directed all the State/ UT Governments and State/ UT Authorities to implement a risk assessment based approach on the opening of economic activities, as provided in Annexure-I (Provided in the attachment), until March 31, 2022. It is further directed that the National Directives for COVID-19 Management, specified below, shall continue to be followed throughout the country.
• Face covering: Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places; in workplaces; and during transport.
• Social distancing: Individuals must maintain an adequate distance in public place and at work places.
• Spitting in public places will be punishable with fine, as may be prescribed by the State/ UT local authority in accordance with its laws, rules or regulations.
• Screening & hygiene: Provisions for hand wash or sanitizer will be made at work places.
• Ventilation: In closed places, proper ventilation should be ensured.
[Notification No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A)]
