PREVENTIVE
MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) (Click the link below to view)
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F.
No. 11013/9/2014-Estt.A. Ill
Government
of India
Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department
of Personnel and Training)
North
Block, New Delhi
Dated:
16/03/2020
OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
Subject:
Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-1
9) — regarding.
In
order to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some precautionary
measures are required to be taken by all the employees and the
Ministries/Departments. In this regard, it has been decided to issue the
following advisory for the well-being of Government employees and in public
interest.
2.
All the Ministries/Departments are advised to take all necessary measures such
as :-
(i) Install thermal scanners at the entry of
Government buildings, as feasible. Mandatory placing of hand sanitizers at the
entry of Government buildings. Those found having flu-like symptoms may be
advised to take proper treatment/quarantine etc.
(ii) Discourage, to the maximum extent, entry
of visitors in the office complex. Routine issue of visitors/temporary passes
should be suspended with immediate effect. Only those visitors whom have proper
permission of the officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being
properly screened.
(iii)
Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing. To
minimize or reschedule meetings involving large number of people unless
necessary.
(iy) Avoid non-essential official travel.
(v) Undertake essential correspondence on official
email and avoid sending files and documents to other offices, to the extent
possible.
(vi) Facilitate delivery and receipt of dak at
the entry point itself of the office building, as far as practicable.
(vii) Close all gyms/recreation centres/creches
located in Government buildings.
(viii)
Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly
of the frequently touched surfaces.
P(ix)
Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the
washrooms.
(x)
All officials may be advised to take care of their own health and look out for
respiratory symptoms/fever and, if feeling unwell, should leave the workplace
immediately after informing their reporting officers. They should observe
home-quarantine as per the guidelines issued by MoH&FW, Government of India
available at the following URL:
mohfwqov.in/DraftGuideIinesforhomequarantine.pdf.
(xi)
The leave sanctioning authorities are advised to sanction leave whenever any
request is made for self-quarantine as a precautionary measure.
(xii)
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. The Ministries/Departments may take care not to expose such
employees to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public.
3.
An indicative list of Do's and Don'ts is also annexed for wide dissemination.
End: As above
(Umesh Kumar
Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
ANNEXURE
DO'S
•
To maintain personal hygiene and physical distancing. • To practice frequent
hand washing. Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub.
Wash hands even if they are visibly clean.
•
To cover your nose and mouth with handkerchief/tissue while sneezing and
coughing.
• To throw used tissues into closed bins
immediately after use.
•
To maintain a safe distance from persons during interaction, especially with
those having flu-like symptoms.
• To sneeze in the inner side of your elbow
and not to cough into the palms of your hands.
• To take their temperature regularly and
check for respiratory symptoms. To see a doctor if you feel unwell (fever, difficulty
in breathing and coughing). While visiting doctor, wear a mask/cloth to cover
your mouth and nose.
•
For any fever/flu-like signs/symptoms, please call State helpline number. or
the 24x7 helpline number of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at
011-23978046. Don'ts
DON’TS
•
Shake hands.
•
Have a close contact with anyone, if you're experiencing cough and fever.
•
Touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
•
Sneeze or cough into palms of your hands.
•
Spit in Public.
•
Travel unnecessarily, particularly to any affected region.
•
Participate in large gatherings, including sitting in groups at canteens.
•
Visit gyms, clubs and crowded places etc.
•
Spread rumours or panic.
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ADVISORY
ON SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURE IN VIEW OF SPREAD OF COVID-19 DISEASE Click the link below to view)
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Advisory on Social
Distancing Measure in view of spread of COVID-19 disease Social distancing is a
non-pharmaceutical infection prevention and control intervention implemented to
avoid/decrease contact between those who are infected with a disease causing
pathogen and those who are not, so as to stop or slow down the rate and extent
of disease transmission in a community. This eventually leads to decrease in
spread, morbidity and mortality due to the disease.
In addition to the proposed interventions, the
State/UT Governments may prescribe such other measures as they consider
necessary.
All these proposed
interventions shall be in force till 31st of March, 2020. They will be reviewed
as per the evolving situation.
The following
interventions are proposed:
1. Closure of all
educational establishments (schools, universities etc), gyms, museums, cultural
and social centres, swimming pools and theatres. Students should be advised to
stay at home. Online education to be promoted.
2. Possibility of postponing exams may be
explored. Ongoing exams to be conducted only after ensuring physical distance
of one meter amongst students.
3. Encourage private
sector organizations/employers to allow employees to work from home wherever
feasible.
4. Meetings, as far as
feasible, shall be done through video conferences. Minimize or reschedule
meetings involving large number of people unless necessary.
5. Restaurants to ensure
hand washing protocol and proper cleanliness of frequently touched surfaces.
Ensure physical distancing (minimum 1metre) between tables; encourage open air
seating where practical with adequate distancing.
6. Keep already planned
weddings to a limited gathering, postpone all non-essential social and cultural
gatherings.
7. Local authorities to
have a dialogue with organizers of sporting events and competitions involving
large gatherings and they may be advised to postpone such events.
8. Local authorities to
have dialogue with opinion leaders and religious leaders to regulate mass
gatherings and should no overcrowding/at least one metre distance between
people.
9. Local authorities to
have meeting with traders associations and other stakeholders to regulate
hours, exhibit Do’s and Don’ts and take up a communication drive in market
places like sabzi mandi, anaj mandi, bus depots, railway stations, post-offices
etc., where essential services are provided.
10. All commercial
activities must keep a distance of one meter between customers. Measures to
reduce peak hour crowding in markets.
11. Non-essential travel
should be avoided. Buses, Trains and aeroplanes to maximize social distancing
in public transport besides ensuring regular and proper disinfection of
surfaces.
12. Hospitals to follow
necessary protocol related with COVID-19 management as prescribed and restrict
family/friends/children visiting patients in hospitals.
13. Hygiene and physical
distancing has to be maintained. Shaking hands and hugging as a matter of
greeting to be avoided.
4. Special protective
measures for delivery men/ women working in online ordering services.
15. Keep communities
informed consistently and constantly. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Ministry of
Health and Welfare
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SPREAD
OF CORONA VIRUS - ISSUANCE OF GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING PRECAUTIONS TO BE
TAKEN BY POST OFFICES/MAIL OFFICES AND OTHER UNITS DURING COUNTER OPERATIONS
AND BOOKING, PROCESSING, TRANSMISSION AND DELIVERY OF MAIL. (Click the link below to view)
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No. 27-17/2018-PO
Government of India
Ministry of
Communications
Department of Posts
(PO Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 18.03.2020
To
All
Chief Postmaster general,
SUB: SPREAD OF CORONA
VIRUS - ISSUANCE OF GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY
POST OFFICES/MAIL OFFICES AND OTHER UNITS DURING COUNTER OPERATIONS AND
BOOKING, PROCESSING, TRANSMISSION AND DELIVERY OF MAIL
There is a need for
the postal staff to take precautions during all counter operations and booking processing,
transmission and delivery of mail to prevent the spread of the Corono Virus.
2,. It
has, therefore, been decided that the
instructions of DOPT Advisory for Staff
, Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare and respective State Government issued, from time to time may
followed by the field units and staff
engaged in all counter operation and booking , processing, transmission are
also being uploaded on India Post website. Further action may be taken by the
Circle accordingly.
3. This
should be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Sd/-
(Dr. Praveen Kumar
Sarswat)
Assistant Director General (Postal Operations)
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