Opening under strict restrictions

Hotels and weekly markets are set to reopen in city from Monday after five months

What hotels will have to follow

Hand sanitisers at entry points where all guests and employees will be screened and asymptomatic individuals will be allowed inside.

Mandatory wearing of masks for both employees, guests

Re-arrangement of seats in lobby, restaurants, and other common areas

Restrictions on no. of people boarding elevators at a time

Issue disposable menus and encourage take-away

A spokesperson of Marriott group said: “We welcome the government’s decision to open hotels. All our hotels will abide by the state SOPS along with our internal SOPS that cater to enhanced hygiene and cleanliness measures. We see social distancing manifest itself in a big way when it comes to the operational and service-driven aspects of hospitality.”

Sandeep Khandelwal of the Delhi hotel owners’ association welcomed the notification, saying the chief minister’s decision had saved thousands of jobs in the industry

Prohibit gatherings of any nature

Record travel history and medical conditions of guests along with photo identity proof and ensure that guests sign self declaration forms

Disinfect all luggage before the guests are assigned rooms

Gaming arcades, children play area to stay shut Sanitisa- tion of washrooms and rooms

Encourage work-from-home in case of aged employees or those on high risk because of some other health conditions.

WEEKLY MARKETS What weekly markets have to follow

According to guidelines, weekly markets can operate only between 4 pm and 10 pm and vendors cannot use more than 24 square feet area for their shops, which will be separated by at least one metre.

Shop owners will have to set up temporary hand wash points and keep sanitisers. Shops will not be allowed to keep carry bags of plastic or any other material.

Masks are a must for all vendors and customers. Vendors will wear gloves too and shops will refrain from entertaining more than two customers at any given

Markets can operate only between 4pm and 10pm

Vendors cannot use more than 24 square feet area for their shops.

Shops have to be separated by at least a metre.

Shops cannot keep carry bags of plastics or any other material. Buyers to bring their own Wearing of masks mandatory for all vendors and customers. Vendors have to wear gloves too

Not more than two vendors in one shop at any given point

One shop cannot entertain more than two customers at any given point point, the SOPS say.

Around 2,700 locations in the city host weekly markets by small-scale traders dealing in items ranging from garments, footwear, utensils, and books to toys and everyday essentials.

These markets cater to millions, especially those living in low-income group localities, and provide employment to more than 400,000 people in different roles – from traders to small-time transporters and labourers.

Brijesh Goyal, president of the Delhi-based Chamber of Trade and Industry, said the move would bring huge relief for them.