Guidelines On Preventive Measures To Contain Spread Of COVID – 19 In Workplace Settings

In its guidelines issued on May 18, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ("MoHFW") has outlined preventive and response measures to be observed in workplace settings to contain the spread of COVID - 19 ("Guidelines"). Following are the measures laid down in the Guidelines:

1. Basic Preventive Measures to be Observed

1. Physical distancing of at least one meter to be followed at all times.
2. Mandatory use of face covers/masks.
3. Frequent hand washing (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not dirty and use of alcohol based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds).
4. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed which includes strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.