Bars in the national Capital will reopen from September 9 and hotels, restaurants and clubs have been permitted to serve liquor.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued a standard operating srocedure (SOP) for operationalisation of bars in hotels, restaurants and clubs as part of measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.
According to order, bars in containment zones shall remain closed and only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open.
“Entry shall only be allowed to persons with face masks. Only asymptomatic staff, customers and guests shall be allowed. Mandatory provisions for hand hygiene (sanitiser dispenser) and thermal screening at the entrance to be made without fail.
“Not more than 50 per cent of the approved seating capacity shall be allowed inside the hotel, restaurant and clubs so that social distancing norms may be maintained,” it said.
The order further stated that adequate manpower shall be deployed by the hotels, restaurants and clubs for ensuring social distancing norms and all the staff shall wear gloves, face-masks and maintain complete health hygiene such as frequent washing of hands, use of sanitiser, etc.
Also, the establishments will have to follow Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA’s) guidelines. “With the approval of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, authorities have allowed hotels, restaurants and clubs to serve liquor from September 9,” a Delhi Government source said.
Earlier, on June 12, the Delhi Government had allowed restaurants bars, hotels to sell their stock expiring immediately.