JNU releases strict COVID-19 guidelines; strict action against those not wearing masks

Wearing of face masks is mandatory on campus. The security personnel is authorized to take photographs if anyone is not wearing the masks. Appropriate disciplinary action, including fine, shall be imposed in this regard, the varsity said.

In view of rising coronavirus cases in the National capital, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released strict COVID-19 guidelines. In a circular, the university said, the sports stadium will be closed with immediate effect and yoga activities in the offline mode have also been suspended. It, however, said such activities can be run in online mode.

The varsity in the circular informed that the dining facilities at canteens and eateries on the campus will also be closed with immediate effect. "Dining facility at Aravali guest house canteen as well as other canteens/eateries will be closed and only home delivery and takeaway would be allowed," it said. The operation of canteens and ‘dhabas; of the schools, special center and residential areas shall be only in takeaway and home delivery mode, it said.

"The hostel residents are strongly discouraged from visiting other hostels and going out of the campus or to schools/centers unless it is absolutely essential," the circular stated.

The JNU added that visitors’ movement will only be allowed through the north gate, and "other gates shall remain closed till further orders". It advised residents to avoid "non-essential movement" inside or outside the campus. "Also, kindly avoid inviting friends and relatives in the campus," the circular said.

While advising the residents to install Aarogya Setu mobile application, the university said in the circular that "persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home".

It also instructed shopkeepers and canteen staff to wear face masks all the time. "Any violation would attract closure of shops/canteens for two days initially, and a further violation will be dealt with strictly as per the guidelines of GOI/Delhi Government/JNU," it added.

It also mandated the shopkeepers to ensure social distancing between customers and vendors, and also between two customers through "proper marking". "Wearing of face masks is mandatory on campus. The security personnel is authorized to take photographs if anyone is not wearing the masks. Appropriate disciplinary action, including fine, shall be imposed in this regard," the university said.

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