Phased release of Lockdown – DOs and DONTs – English

This document provides detailed guidelines for the phased release of lockdown, emphasizing safety measures and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It stresses the importance of wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and practicing good hygiene. Individuals are encouraged to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer when outside.

Maintaining respiratory hygiene in public places, such as covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing, is also emphasized. The document advises avoiding long-distance travel and large gatherings. Public places should be avoided unless necessary, and people should limit their exposure by minimizing contact with surfaces and maintaining at least a 2-meter distance from others. When visiting markets or shops, it is important to wear a mask, clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and avoid physical contact when handling cash by placing it on counters or in designated boxes.

Shopkeepers and small business owners are given specific instructions to ensure customer safety, including providing sanitizers, regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces, and ensuring that staff and customers maintain physical distancing. They are also advised to avoid overcrowding in shops, with guidance on limiting the number of employees and customers in close proximity.

The document highlights the importance of wearing homemade reusable masks and provides detailed instructions on how to properly clean and sanitize them after every use. It emphasizes that masks should not be shared, reused without washing, or worn if damp. Proper mask use, along with other safety measures, is critical to protecting oneself and the community from COVID-19.

Finally, the document concludes by reminding everyone that following these precautions consistently will help control the spread of the virus. It calls for community discipline and responsibility, urging everyone to adapt their behavior to fight COVID-19 collectively.