COVID-19 guidelines, (1.10.2021)-English.pdf

A. MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN AMC AREA

It is advised to avoid movement of people during  this  period,  including casual visit of neighbors/families including those residing in the  same building block.

The following guidelines shall be followed during this period

The activities stated above shall be implemented under strict observance of Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB). It is advisable to take at least one dose of  COVID vaccine by all persons engaged in all these activities.

B. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED OUTSIDE AMC AREA

1) In other areas of Mizoram, the Deputy Commissioners shall make restrictions/ regulations depending upon the local COVID-19 outbreak situation and assessment made by them.

s) Villages/towns with no cases of COVID-19 are permitted to open educational institutions under the arrangement of concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) in consultation with District level officers of H&FW Department/School Education Department/ H&TE Department/ Social Welfare Department (WCD) and VLTF. The SOPs prepared by the concerned Departments shall be strictly followed.

3) Religious places and church congregation:

3.1 Sunday/ Sabbath worship services during daytime is permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue. Morning and evening prayer services are also permitted.

3.2 Church congregation is permitted for daytime services only.

a) Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue or not  more than 200 persons (whichever is less).

b) Persons having COVID-19 symptoms are strictly prohibited from attending.

c) CAB shall be strictly enforced. The host church and concerned LLTF shall constitute CAB/SOP implementation committee

d) Old and infirmed persons having comorbidities shall refrain from attending the congregation

e) Preparing supper for guests is prohibited

3.3 Singing is strictly prohibited during church services/congregations.

C. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT MIZORAM

1. Vaccination.

For the safety of the general public, it is advisable  to  take  COVID-19  vaccination at the earliest by all individuals free of cost from any of the Government’s vaccination centres.

2. Travelling

Travelling on unavoidable circumstances is permitted. Private and commercial passenger vehicles can be utilized for such journey.

Vehicles mentioned above are not allowed to carry passengers beyond the seating capacity mentioned in their registration certificate. Drivers and passengers should wear face-masks at all times. Hand sanitizer should always be readily available to be used by passengers.

3. Local Restrictions

a) If a need is felt to impose stricter restriction within a particular locality, a written application clearly stating the justification shall be submitted to the concerned Deputy Commissioner.

b) LLTFs/VLTFs shall not declare any sort of restriction/ curfew/ lockdown/ Containment Area/ Restricted Area within their locality.

c) LLTFs/VLTFs of villages/ towns traversed by highways/ roads shall not restrict movement of travelers within their locality.

4. Transportation of goods and commodities

a) Goods and commodities can be transported into the state without obtaining separate permission. However, registration through mCOVID19 is mandatory.

b) Thorough screening of transporters (driver and handyman) of goods and commodities shall resume. Persons developing symptoms during screening shall be tested using RAgT. No passengers except handymen  shall  be  allowed in goods carriers.

c) Transporters (driver and handyman) of goods and commodities from outside the state shall, as per standing practice, prepare their own food on the outskirts of settlement area, and they shall leave immediately without contacting/mingling anyone after they have finished unloading their transported goods. During unloading of goods, they shall maintain a distance of at least 6 feet.

d) Drivers and handymen of goods carriers coming from outside the State shall not roam around for backload.

e) There shall be no restriction for transportation of goods outside AMC Area

f) Public carriers engaged by FCS & CA for transportation  of  ration, foodgrains, oils, etc are allowed free movement for the purpose they are engaged. However, they should invariably possess delivery order/despatch challan issued by the department authorities.

g) In case of emergency, the above mentioned Drivers and handymen may contact State Control Room (Toll free 1070, landline 0389-2342520, mobile 7628072785 and whatsapp 9366331931) and COVID-19 (Medical) helpline number (Toll free 102, landline 0389-2323336, 0389- 2322336 and 0389- 2318336 for conveying their problems. These numbers shall be  conspicuously displayed at screening points.

5. High standard of precautionary and safety measures should  be  adopted  each and every individual. Responsibilities and duties referred to as COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) are enclosed in Annexure-I, and all are expected to strictly adhere to it.

6. District Magistrates shall impose Night Curfew (8:00 PM to 4:00 AM) as empowered by CrPC Section 144.

7. Protocols for entry to Mizoram, quarantine, etc. shall be as per Annexure-II.

8. As per the recommendation of the State Level Expert Team on COVID-19 Management Deputy Commissioners shall declare Micro Containment  Zones and other restrictions within their districts depending upon the local situation and requirement, and the orders imposed by Deputy Commissioner in the Containment Zone shall be scrupulously complied with.

9. Violation of these measures will be liable  for prosecution as per the provisions   of Section 51 to Section 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 5 of The Mizoram (Containment & Prevention of the spread of COVID-19) Act, 2020 besides legal action under Section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions as applicable. 

ANNEXURE-II 

RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT MIZORAM

1. Entry to Mizoram

1) All persons entering Mizoram from other parts of the country shall mandatorily undergo screening at their point of entry to Mizoram, and Rapid Antigen Test (RAgT) will be used depending upon the need. Prior registration on mPASS-flight or mPASS-road in mCOVID-19 mobile application must be done before arrival to enable proper arrangements for screening, testing and quarantine. RAgT positive persons shall be attended to as per the protocols in place. This provision shall also apply to residents of Mizoram travelling outside Mizoram and returning to the State. Home quarantine and Hotel quarantine can be applied online at mcovid19.mizoram.gov.in.

2) Endorsement letter of LLTF/VLTF for movement is not required for persons entering Mizoram by flights or  by  road. mPass registration shall  be  treated as a valid pass to travel upto their destination and not for any  detour. However, prior intimation regarding their arrival should be given by the person(s) to their destination VLTF/LLTF.

1.1 Quarantine and isolation

The protocol issued by H&FW Department will be strictly followed for quarantine.

1.2 Conveyance of person entering into Mizoram

Persons travelling to and from Lengpui Airport can utilize their private vehicles or commercial passenger vehicles. The vehicles should be properly sanitized and drivers and their passenger should properly wear mask throughout the journey. They shall proceed directly to their destination without halting anywhere. Also, persons travelling to Mizoram by motor vehicles and persons entering Mizoram bound for districts other than Aizawl should proceed directly to their place of destination without halting anywhere.