MoHFW Issues Social Distancing Advisory And Proposes Closing Schools And Colleges
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory on March 16, 2020, that emphasised on social distancing and proposed closure of all educational establishments (schools, universities etc), gyms, museums, cultural and social centres, swimming pools and theatres.
#COVID19 #SocialDistancing Advisory
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) March 16, 2020
All commercial activities must keep a distance of one meter between customers. Measures to reduce peak hour crowding in markets.#SwasthaBharat @PMOIndia @drharshvardhan @AshwiniKChoubey @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts
The advisory which includes 15 proposed interventions also advises students to stay at home and online education to be promoted. The ministry also encouraged private sector organizations/employers to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible.
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