Assam Govt. Issues new protocols to he followed by Apartment and buildings

GUWAHATI: Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the National Health Mission (NHM) Assam has released several protocols appealing to the people living in apartments and buildings to curb the COVID spike.


Preventive measures to be followed: 


Visitors: All apartment societies shall enforce a visitor's protocol limiting access of outside visitors to the apartment. All visitor details, including travel history, will be recorded. 


Handwash/Sanitizer: Every apartment entrance will have a designated handwashing area with handwashing techniques clearly mentioned on a poster. Sanitizers, if available, should also be placed at the entrance.

 
Common activities to shut down: Ensure that all public gathering platforms be it parks, swimming pools, fitness centres, common activity centres be closed, and no gathering of people allowed within the premises. 


Frequent cleaning of common premises: Implement cleaning and disinfection measures at least three times a day particularly for lifts.

Contactless delivery: Place delivery baskets at the security points to ensure contactless delivery. Or the families should be asked to pick up deliveries outside the gate after the necessary disinfection.

 
Domestic help: Discuss COVID appropriate behavior and hygiene practices with your domestic help, especially since they work at multiple locations.

 
Ensuring stricter implementation of Home Quarantine


If any resident has a travel history to COVID-affected places or is being advised for self-quarantine, the management committee shall ensure the same while also maintaining confidentiality and not hurting/disrespecting the self-respect of such residents. Further, if any person is being asked for self-quarantine, the management society may consider: 


Supporting the home-quarantined person in accessing daily necessities such as groceries, medicines, etc.


Shall provide necessary psycho-social support while maintaining all infection control protocols.

Post a Comment

Previous Post Next Post