Meghalaya issues protocol for conduct of weddings/events during COVID-19 pandemic

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 30, 2020

The Meghalaya Health department on Wednesday released the new protocol for conduct of weddings/events during COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are the following protocols for conduct of weddings in churches/temples/mosques and other places of worship during the COVID-19 Pandemic:-

Venue
1.      The venue (either in a Church or Hall) shall be well-ventilated and preferably in an open space (based on availability and weather conditions) and the number of participants/attendants should not exceed one third of the seating capacity.

2.      No Air Conditioning to be used

3.      Venue should be spacious enough to accommodate the guests with Social Distancing up to 2 metres.

4.      The hall/space should be well sanitized and hygienic.

5.      The proprietors are advised to provide for Hand Sanitizers at the entrance/exit.

6.      The spacing and sanitization arrangements shall be inspected by an Officer deputed by the District Administration.

7.      Proprietor should maintain a list of all attendees, event managers and workers of such event.

Participants
1.      The number of participants/attendants (either in a Church or Hall) should not exceed one third of the seating capacity including all of the hosts.

2.      Senior citizens above the age of 65 and Children below the age of 10 shall be taken extra care while attending the marriage.

3.      Hosts may make arrangements for online viewing of the event.

4.      Anyone having symptoms of cough, cold or fever should not be allowed to attend the event.

5.      Any gift items that are to be carried with hands may be avoided. Online gifts may be encouraged.

6.      All the guests should download and use Aarogya Setu app during and after the event.