The government has announced new rules for allowing Restaurants, malls, hotels to reopen from Monday. Include measures like staggering visitors to malls and no touching of idols at religious places. Detailed rules were also issued for offices. Which have been allowed to reopen over the past few weeks. All establishments that come under containment zones. However, will remain closed as announced earlier.
Temperature screenings will a must at entrances and visitors will allowed only. If they use face cover or masks which should worn at all times inside. The Union Health Ministry said in its guidelines. Cinema halls, gaming arcades and children play areas in these establishments will remain closed.
Physical distancing of a minimum of 6 feet. When queuing up for entry and inside should maintained as far as feasible. While the number of people inside shops in malls should kept at a minimum. ( Restaurants, malls, hotels to reopen from Monday )
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The number of people in the elevators should also be restricted and use of escalators with one person on alternate steps should encouraged. Frequently touched surfaces like door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, benches and washroom fixtures should cleaned and regularly disinfected. Toilets should deep cleaned at regular intervals.
For restaurants and mall food courts. The ministry has limited the seating capacity to 50 per cent. Disposable menus are advised to be used. Instead of cloth napkins, use of disposable paper napkins should be encouraged.
Restaurants have asked to encourage takeaways and deliveries instead of dine-in. Food delivery personnel should leave the packet at the customer’s door. Do not hand over the food packet directly to the customer. it said. The ministry also said that the staff for home deliveries must screened thermally before setting out for a delivery.
For air-conditioning and ventilation, The ministry said the guidelines of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) shall followed. Which emphasises that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should. In the range of 24-30 degrees Celsius, relative humidity should be in the range of 40-70 per cent. Intake of fresh air should as much as possible and cross-ventilation should adequate.
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Employees of the establishments who are at higher risk like older staff members. Those who are pregnant or have underlying medical conditions. It should take extra precautions. It also asked hotels and restaurant owners to encourage contactless mode of ordering and digital payments.
For hotels and hospitality services, The government asked them to ensure a proper record of the guest’s travel history and medical condition. Along with ID and self-declaration form. Luggage should disinfected before sending the luggage to rooms. For room service, communication between guests. In-house staff should through intercom/mobile phone and room service should provided while maintaining adequate social distance.
The Union Home Ministry had last week said Unlock-1 will roll out across the country from June 8. Under which the nationwide lockdown which came into effect from March 25 will relaxed to a great extent. including opening of shopping malls, restaurants and religious places. Though strict restrictions will remain in place till June 30 in the worst-hit areas.
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