COVID-19: 1245 shops allow to reopen in Iewduh

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 16, 2020

The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 15^th August, 2020 has informed that 1245 numbers of shops in Iewduh will now open three times a week, whereby 623 shops will open per day from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM strictly as per the regulated arrangements to be made by the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.

The operation of shops must strictly adhere to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures of Government and mandatory compliance to all the advisories of Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail.

The Syiem of Hima Mylliem will ensure due compliance by the shop owners to the norms, protocols and advisories of Government in the Health & Family Welfare Department  with special and strict reference to social  distancing concerning the COVID -19 situation.

In addition, the shopkeepers and customers are to strictly maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, not to overcrowd in one area or shop, to wear mask which is mandatory and non compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned, not to spit in public places, respiratory etiquette. Hand hygiene. Hand sanitizers to be provided by the shop owner at the entry and exit of the shop, frequent sanitization of the shop and to cooperate with management made by the Syiem of Hima Mylliem and District Police.  

The order also states that violation of any or all the norms and protocols will entail legal action and closure of the shops.