Key-Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMHA guidelines directed the Ministries and Departments of Government of India, State\/UT Governments to follow the guidelines for the containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guidelines prescribed National Directives for COVID-19 management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also announced Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Social Distancing at offices, workplaces, factories, and establishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry announced penalties for offences regarding violation of lockdown measures under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and IPC, 1860.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MHA has also directed all the Ministries\/Departments of Government of India and State Governments \/UT Administrations for the strict implementation of the existing guidelines on lockdown and the consolidated revised guidelines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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