More activities allowed to resume in West Jaintia Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 4, 2021

In pursuance to Government order the District Magistrate of West Jaintia Hills has allowed the following activities to resume in the District:

Operation of all Hostels to accommodate students subject to compliance with the SOP issued by the Education Department,  Government of Meghalaya.

Operation of private crèches subjected to compliance to the SOP issued for Aganwadi Centre’s by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya.

Sports activities within schools subject to compliance to SOP issued for sports and recreational activities by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya.

Assorted activities like fetes, fishing competitions, Raffle draw, youth week, fund-raising activity  in strict compliance to social distancing norms.

Partial re-opening of schools for Classes 1 to V in urban areas subject to compliance with the SOP being issued by the Education Department, Government of Meghalaya.

Further, in view of the improved situation in the State, the restrictions in permitted activities are revised as follows:

Maximum number of persons allowed in places of worship is increased to 75 % of the seating capacity.

Maximum number of persons allowed during any religious/Social/Private gatherings is increased to 75 % of the seating capacity.

For outdoor sports, spectators are permitted upto 75 % of the seating capacity.

Restriction on children below 10 years moving out of their homes is lifted if accompanied by their parents or guardians However, senior citizens and pregnant women are advised to exercise caution and, as far as practicable, restrict outdoor movement and activities.

Private/Non Government Offices may function at 100 % attendance.

Though the numbers of active cases and new cases have been declining steadily, there is a need for maintaining caution and strict surveillance so as to fully overcome the pandemic. It is observed that SOPs are not being followed strictly by all citizens. It may be noted that any complacency will lead to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Citizens are advised to exercise caution, follow all protocols and adhere to the SOPs to ensure that the State does not see resurgence in cases.

In addition, the citizens are requested to strictly – (a) Wear Face Masks (b) Maintain a Social Distancing of 6 feet (c) Follow Cough etiquette and regular wash hands with Soap and Water (c) No Spitting in Public Places, Violation is an offence punishable with fine under Section 51 (b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.