Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday chaired the State Disaster Management authority meeting where crucial decisions regarding extension of lockdown-like restrictions under the ongoing Health Safety Week were taken.
As per the decisions taken in the meeting the Health Safety Week has been extended till 6 AM on June 17, under which all shops will be allowed to open in 23 districts till 4 pm from 6 am every day. In East Singhbhum district, where there is a sudden rise in Covid cases, shops except that of clothes, shoes, cosmetics and jewellery will remain open till 4 pm.
All Government and private offices will remain open till 4 pm with one third occupancy.
Notably, for the first time the government has decided complete lockdown in the State from 4 PM on Saturday to 6 AM on Monday. During the lockdown all shops and establishments except those of medical services will remain closed.
Although the government this time allowed take away facilities apart from home delivery from restaurants, shopping malls, cinema halls, clubs, bars, banquet halls, multiplexes, departmental stores will remain closed. Stadiums, gymnasiums, swimming pools and parks will also remain closed.
All educational institutions will remain closed. The examinations conducted by the State will remain postponed.
Anganwadi centers will remain closed but food items will be provided to the beneficiaries at home.
There will be a restriction on the gathering of more than 5 people. Prohibition on procession will continue and the ban on fair and exhibition will continue. A maximum of 11 people can attend the wedding and a maximum of 20 people at the funeral. Also, Religious places will remain closed for devotees.
The ban on bus transport 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 a few exceptions, 7 days home quarantine will be mandatory for those coming to Jharkhand from other states.
It is mandatory to wear a mask in public places and maintain social distance.
In case of violation of the order, action will be taken by registering an FIR under the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act.