New Delhi, June 4: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday issued standard operating procedure (SOP) on preventive measures which should be followed in religious places, malls, restaurants, hotels and private. The ministry advised people above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years to stay at home. People are also asked to maintain social distancing and other preventive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. Religious places, malls, hotels and private offices are allowed to re-open as part of Unlock 1, the first phase of re-opening of activities.

As per the SOP, people should avoid touching Idols. The ministry said that Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible. Use of face masks are also made mandatory in religious places across the country. The health ministry also asked devotees to strictly follow, involving the practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing. Only asymptomatic persons shall be allowed in the premises of place of worship.  Separate entry and exits for visitors shall be organised by the management of these places. The large gathering at these places is also prohibited. Doctors, Nurses Bear 'Final Responsibility' For Protecting Themselves From Coronavirus While Treating Patients, Health Ministry Tells Supreme Court.

Meanwhile,  Restaurants, opening up in non-containment zone areas from next week, have been asked to keep seating to half their capacity to ensure social distancing, and ensure necessary hygiene to contain spread of Covid-19, as per the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the government on Thursday. As per the SOPs from the Union Health Ministry, only asymptomatic staff and patrons shall be allowed, and entrance will have mandatory hand hygiene - sanitiser dispensers, and thermal screening provisions.

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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued guidelines for re-opening of all activities outside containment zones. The decision for Unlock-1, the first phase of re-opening lockdown, will focus on boosting the economy. However, the restrictions within the containment zone will continue. The MHA in a press release said that all activities to be relaxed in a phased manner outside containment zones.

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