Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday chaired the State Disaster Management Authority meeting to decide on the unlock process in Jharkhand in the wake of decreasing Covid-19 cases. During the meeting it was decided that all the shops in all the districts will be able to open till 4 pm. Also, shopping malls and departmental stores will also be allowed to open.
The SDMA decided that all Government and private offices will be able to open till 4 pm with 50 per cent human resources. All shops (including vegetable-fruits-grocery shops) will remain closed from 4 pm on Saturday to 6 am on Monday. Health care establishments and milk stores will remain open. Rest of the restrictions will continue as before.
Cinema halls, clubs, bars, banquet halls, multiplexes, will remain closed. Stadiums, gymnasiums, swimming pools and parks will remain closed. All educational institutions will remain closed. Anganwadi centers will remain closed but food items will be provided to the beneficiaries at home.
There will be a ban on the gathering of more than 5 people. A maximum of 11 persons can attend a marriage and a maximum of 20 persons can attend a funeral. Prohibition on procession will continue. Religious places will remain closed for devotees.
The ban on bus transport will continue. The examinations conducted by the State will be postponed. The ban on fair and exhibition will continue.
To go from one district to another by private vehicle, to come to Jharkhand from another State or to go from Jharkhand to another State, e-pass will be necessary. Barring some exceptions, 7 days home quarantine will be mandatory for those coming to Jharkhand from other states.
Wearing of mask in public places and maintaining social distance is mandatory. In case of violation of the order, action will be taken by registering an FIR under the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act.