JNU releases fresh guidelines to prevent COVID-19 on campus

In a circular, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) said face masks will be mandatory for students and employees across the campus, including at hostels, library, administrative buildings and on the road.

Owing to the rise in coronavirus cases in the country, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has released fresh directives for students and staff members, including mandatory thermal screening and wearing of face masks at hostels and inside all buildings on campus. In a circular, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) said face masks will be mandatory for students and employees across the campus, including at hostels, library, administrative buildings and on the road.

"Students and employees will be allowed in hostels, administrative buildings, school buildings and the Dr. B R Ambedkar Central Library and other buildings and public spaces, including shopping complexes and walking on the road, if they are found wearing the mask," it said.

JNU instructed faculty and staff members to use face masks at all times "to set an example" with regard to observing COVID-19 protocols. Shopkeepers and canteen staff have also been instructed to wear face masks.

The circular said that "any violation would attract closure of shop or canteen for two days initially, and a further violation will be dealt with strictly as per guidelines and norms of the government of India, the Delhi government and the University notification".

Hand sanitisation and thermal screening have been made mandatory at all key points, including at schools, special centres, hostels, the administration building and the central library, it said.

"Vendors visiting science schools, the Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF), special centres, administration building and other establishments will not be allowed to visit the labs unless authorised by the relevant respective offices," the circular said. The University may review guidelines for reopening, if cases "rise exponentially", it said.

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