Hindustan Times (Jalandhar)

WHAT ARE THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

Based on central guidelines, SOPs to ensure social distancing and prevent spread of Covid-19

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HOTELS

Ensure proper

records of guests’ travel history, medical condition, along with ID and self-declaratio­n form No visitor allowed in rooms Room service to be encouraged Frequently touched surfaces such as door knobs to be disinfecte­d regularly Should encourage digital payments

For air-conditioni­ng and ventilatio­n, the temperatur­e setting should be in the range of 24-30°C, relative humidity should be 40-70% and intake of fresh air should be as much as possible along with adeqaute cross ventilatio­n

RESTAURANT­S

Only 50% of the  seating capacity should be utilised Takeaways to be encouraged

Disposable menus are recommende­d

Tables to be sanitised after each patron leaves Should encourage contactles­s mode of ordering and digital payments

Adequate manpower should be deployed to ensuring social-distancing norms Staggering of patrons to be done, if possible. Physical distancing of a minimum of 6 feet, when queuing up for entry and inside the restaurant as far as feasible Air-conditioni­ng and ventilatio­n norms same as in hotels

MALLS

Separate entry, exit for visitors, if possible

Gaming arcades/children play areas to remain closed Cinema halls to remain

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