Shillong: The Secretary to the state government, Health and Family Welfare, has put in place a slew of protocols to be followed by truck drivers and handymen entering the state for transporting essential commodities.
A statement on Wednesday said that the truckers will have to disinfect their vehicles at the entry point, adding that they also have to undergo scanning and have to be provided with masks and hand sanitisers.
“Registration has to be done at entry point by giving their full name, address, contact number, travel history for the last 14 days and whether they have any symptoms of fever, cough, breathing difficulty,” the statement added.
The order has also instructed the vehicle occupants to carry packed food as no halt will be allowed unless deemed necessary.
“They should not come out of the vehicle except when they need to use the washroom which is available at petrol pumps, and the petrol pumps are to ensure that the washrooms are kept in clean condition with enough bleaching powder and running water,” the statement said.
“Driver and handyman should stay at an identified place in case they are required to stay for the night and to inform authorities concerned accordingly. For loading and unloading commodities, the agency concerned should make arrangements for the local labour available to assist them and they are to maintain hand hygiene, cough etiquette (wearing mask) and social distancing,” it added.