SHILLONG: The Meghalaya authorities on Thursday issued a brand new Commonplace working process (SOP) for Holi celebrations amid the current spike in COVID-19 circumstances whereby it banned public celebrations of the pageant.
“SOP for Holi celebrations issued by the Dwelling (Political) Division, Authorities of Meghalaya. twenty fifth March 2021,” the Division of Data and Public Relations of the state tweeted.
“Individual above 65 years of age, individuals with comorbidities, pregnant girls and kids under the age of 10 years are suggested to remain at house. People should preserve a minimal distance of 5 toes in public locations, use of face-masks is obligatory together with correct hand sanitisation, social distancing,” the order learn.
The set up and using the Aarogya Setu app can also be obligatory.
“Public celebrations and gatherings/congregations aren’t permitted in public locations/ public grounds/public parks/markets/non secular locations. Taking part in with colors ought to be restricted to relations solely and inside folks’s properties. Taking part in of colors and/or congregations shall not be allowed on the general public highway or roadside and there shall be no obstruction on any path/roads/thoroughfare. In case of personal celebrations, the variety of individuals contained in the venue/personal premises shall be restricted in accordance with the order issued by Dwelling (Political) Division dated February 2, whereby the utmost variety of individuals in any personal gathering is restricted to 75 per cent of the seating capability,” the order continued to learn.
It additionally said that authorized motion might be taken towards violators as per the related legal guidelines. Individuals with a historical past of inter-state journey ought to strictly observe the newest COVID-19 protocol, the brand new SOP states.
