guidelines

To avoid COVID-19 amongst kids and unvaccinated people, the Delhi Police issued guidelines. The orders asked kids and unvaccinated people not to attend Republic Day celebration and parade at Rajpath this year. Notably, children below 15-years-old have been barred. Moreover, wearing masks and maintaining social distance strictly have been made mandatory. Meanwhile, policemen advised visitors to use carpool or taxi services, and carry valid… read-more

WHO released its first air quality guidelines since 2005 on September 22, with the goal of lowering mortality from key pollutants that cause human deaths. In the guidance to its 194 members, it has reduced the recommended maximum limits for several pollutants. WHO says, "Almost 80% of deaths related to PM2.5 could be avoided in the world if the current air pollution levels were reduced to... updated guideline."

Relaxing the lockdown restrictions, the Union Home Ministry on January 27 released fresh guidelines against COVID-19. Effective from February 1-28, the guidelines lifted the constraints on social, religious, cultural, sports and educational gatherings which were imposed in March 2020. It has also allowed cinema halls to operate above 50% occupancy but in compliance with SOPs to be issued by the Broadcasting Ministry. Similarly, swimming pools… read-more