Covid-19: Wearing masks compulsory, ban on spitting

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 6, 2020

In view of the pandemic situation arising out of COVID-19, and in compliance to the notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department Government of Meghalaya relating to the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, Covid-19 (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2020, the District Magistrate, West Jaintia Hills District has issued protocol restricting  the public to wear face mask or face cover in all public spaces and workplaces irrespective of whether with or without a medical condition, except children below two years of age and asthma patients they are to use a homemade protective cover for face and mouth while venturing outdoors.

All are instructed to comply with the advisories and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for used of Masks.

All are to maintain social distancing of least 6 feet or 2 metres in all public places, work places and transport as per the guidelines issued. 

The District Magistrate has strictly prohibited public spitting and use of smokeless tobacco in all Public Places.