Shillong, Jylliew 22: The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills in the order issued today stated that, All shops prior to opening will place a prominent sign or poster indicating vaccination status of all proprietors, shopkeepers and staf at the shop premises.
This applies to all commercial establishments which entertain members o the public on a regular basis, since they are more vulnerable and at risk, and are also exposed to large numbers of people. This will instill confidence in the general public and also help the public make their own choices.
Drivers of commercial vehicles including local taxis, auto-rickshaws, maxi-cabs and buses will similarly display vaccination status of the drivers clearly on the vehicle windshield. This will take efective as soon as movement ot public tansport is permitted by his ofice.
Those carring out such livelihood or rade activities as indicated above are required to complete vaccination at the earliest for their own protection, for the safety of their families and in the interest of public health as a whole.
Random testing as a community surveillance strategy for managing the pandemic will continue to be undertaken particularly in areas largely frequented by the public.
Frequent random testing is required to establish extent of spread of the vinus, determine whether containment measures need to be strengthened and relaxed, and to enable efective surveillance of the population.
Further, as per directive of the Health and Family Welfare Depuertment vide No. Health. 25/20217 dated 22 June 2021, business establishments that choose not to get vaccinated should get themselves tested once in every ten days so as to exercise social responsibility and contribute to the safety of the society by ensuring this safety measure.
The ICs, BDOs, Medical Officers and CCMTs will undertake measures to address doubts or hesitancy issues for this target group through counseling and awareness for hesitant persons so that they understand the benefits of the vaccination and do not delay in availing the same.
