Carry personal water bottle while attending meeting

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 9, 2021

In bids to curb the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant, the Meghalaya Health Department on Saturday advocated of carrying personal water bottles while attending official meeting henceforth.

This is as per advisory issued for holding of officials meetings to be strictly adhered by all individuals/participants attending such meetings.

The advisory emphasized on Online meeting/videoconferencing as the preferred mode of conducting meetings or any programmes as much as is possible.

All participants in the meetings should wear a properly fitted mask, preferably an N95 or a 3-ply mask, surgical mask, covering nose, mouth and chin.

It has been observed that people tend to remove masks while speaking. The chance for the spread of the virus is extremely high while speaking, sneezing or coughing. Hence, removal of masks while speaking should be avoided.

While sharing a dais for a program, the speaker speaking on the microphone should wear a mask to avoid infections.

Any refreshments during meetings are to be avoided. The refreshment can be serve before or after a programme, keeping in the mind the Covid protocols. Buffet arrangement should be preferred for serving/having food in meetings, whereby adherence to COVID protocols is easier.

While attending meetings, the attendees may bring their own water bottles.

E-Office should be encouraged preferably in all the Departments.