AP State Unlock 4.0 Guidelines up to 30th Sep COVID 19 Unlock 4.0 AP. HM&FW Department - Containment, Control, and Prevention of COVID - 19 - The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897- Disaster Management Act, 2005 –“Unlock 4.0” Guidelines for Phased Reopening in the State of Andhra Pradesh - Orders-Issued. HEALTH, MEDICAL & FAMILY WELFARE (B2) DEPARTMENT G.O.Rt.No.390 Dated:07.09.2020
1) MHA, GoI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt. 24.3.2020.
2) G.O.Rt.No. 216, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt. 24.03.2020.
3) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.25.03.2020.
4) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.27.03.2020.
5) G.O.Rt.No. 221, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2020.
6) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.02.04.2020.
7) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.03.04.2020.
8) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.10.04.2020.
9) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 14.04.2020.
10) G.O.Rt.No. 238, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.14.04.2020.
11) G.O.Rt.No. 239, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.16.04.2020.
12) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 1.05.2020.
13) G.O.Rt.No.258, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.01.05.2020.
14) G.O.Rt.No. 262, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.03.05.2020.
15) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 17.05.2020.
16) G.O.Rt.No.274,HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.17.5.2020
17) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.30.5.2020
18) G.O.Rt.No.280, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.31.5.2020
19) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.6.2020
20) G.O.Rt.No.317, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.02.07.2020
21) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.07.2020
22) G.O.Rt.No.352, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.05.08.2020
23) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.08.2020
ORDER:
1. Activities permitted during Unlock 4 period outside the Containment Zones
In areas outside the Containment Zones, all activities will be permitted, except the following:
(i) Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will remain continue to remain closed for students and regular class activity up to 30th September, 2020. However, following will be permitted:
AP State Unlock 4.0 Guidelines up to 30th Sep COVID 19 Unlock 4.0 AP
Read the following:1) MHA, GoI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt. 24.3.2020.
2) G.O.Rt.No. 216, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt. 24.03.2020.
3) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.25.03.2020.
4) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.27.03.2020.
5) G.O.Rt.No. 221, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2020.
6) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.02.04.2020.
7) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.03.04.2020.
8) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), Dt.10.04.2020.
9) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 14.04.2020.
10) G.O.Rt.No. 238, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.14.04.2020.
11) G.O.Rt.No. 239, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.16.04.2020.
12) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 1.05.2020.
13) G.O.Rt.No.258, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.01.05.2020.
14) G.O.Rt.No. 262, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.03.05.2020.
15) MHA, GoI Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-l(A) Dt. 17.05.2020.
16) G.O.Rt.No.274,HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.17.5.2020
17) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.30.5.2020
18) G.O.Rt.No.280, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.31.5.2020
19) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.6.2020
20) G.O.Rt.No.317, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.02.07.2020
21) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.07.2020
22) G.O.Rt.No.352, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt.05.08.2020
23) MHA, GOI Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dt.29.08.2020
ORDER:
- In the references 2nd, 5th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th , 18th , 20th and 22nd read above, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has directed District Collectors, Joint Collectors, Police Commissioners, SPs, DM&HOs, Municipal Commissioners, Sub-Collectors, RDOs, MROs and MPDOs to take effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 in the State.
- 2. In the references 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 15th and 17th, 19th & 21st read above, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued various orders and addendums along with Consolidated Guidelines to implement "Lockdown" to contain the spread of COVID- 19 with effect from 25.03.2020 and thereafter “Unlock” measures for phased re-opening w.e.f. 01.09.2020.
- 3. Whereas, the Ministry of Home Affairs, in its Order vide reference 23rd read above, has stipulated the "Unlock 4.0" measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure phased re-opening in the Country and which are ordered to be in force upto 30.09.2020.
- 4. Therefore, all the District Collectors, Joint Collectors, Commissioners of Police, Superintendents of Police, DM&HOs, Municipal Commissioners, Sub-Collectors, RDOs, MROs and MPDOs are hereby instructed to strictly implement the Order mentioned in the reference 23rd read above, in accordance with the guidelines annexed to this G.O. For implementing the containment measures, the District Magistrate will deploy Executive Magistrates as Incident Commanders as specified in the Annexure.
Annexure to G.O.Rt. No.390 , HM & FW (B2) Dept., dt.07.09.2020
Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) [As per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I (A) dated 29th August, 2020]1. Activities permitted during Unlock 4 period outside the Containment Zones
In areas outside the Containment Zones, all activities will be permitted, except the following:
(i) Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will remain continue to remain closed for students and regular class activity up to 30th September, 2020. However, following will be permitted:
- a. Online/ distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged.
- b. States/ UTs may permit upto 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff to be called to the schools at a time for online teaching/ tele counselling and related work, in areas outside the Containment Zones only, with effect from 21st September 2020 for which, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW).
- c. Students of classes 9 to 12 may be permitted to visit their schools, in areas outside the Containment Zones only, on voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers. This will be subject to written consent of their parents/ guardians and will be permitted with effect from 21st September 2020 for which, SOP will be issued by MoHFW.
- d. Skill or Entrepreneurship training will be permitted in National Skill Training Institutes, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS), Short term training centres registered with National Skill Development Corporation or State Skill Development Missions or other Ministries of Government of India or State Governments.
- National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) and their training providers will also be permitted.
These will be permitted with effect from 21st September 2020 for which, SOP will be issued by MOHFW.
(iii) Social/ academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ religious/ political functions and other congregations with a ceiling of 100 persons, will be permitted with effect from 21st September 2020, with mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing, provision for thermal scanning and hand wash or sanitizer.
However, marriage related gatherings with number of guests not exceeding 50 and funeral/ last rites related gatherings with number of persons not exceeding 20 will continue to be allowed upto 20th September 2020, after which the ceiling of 100 persons will apply.
(iv) Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and similar places will remain closed. However, open air theatres will be permitted to open with effect from 21st September 2020.
(v) International air travel of passengers, except as permitted by MHA.
2. National Directives for COVID-19 Management
National Directives for COVID-19 Management, as specified in Annexure I, shall continue to be followed throughout the country.
3. Lockdown limited to Containment Zones
(i) Lockdown shall continue to remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020.
(ii) Containment Zones will be demarcated by the District authorities after taking into consideration the guidelines of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) with the objective of effectively breaking the chain of transmission. Strict containment measures will be enforced in these containment zones and only essential activities will be allowed. There shall be strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services. In the Containment Zones, there shall be intensive contact tracing, house-to-house surveillance, and other clinical interventions, as required. Guidelines of MOHFW shall be effectively implemented for the above purpose.
(iii) These Containment Zones will be notified on the websites by the respective District Collectors and by the States/ UTs and information will be shared with MOHFW..
4. State/ UT Governments shall not impose any local lockdown (State/ District/ sub- division/City level), outside the containment zones, without prior consultation with the Central Government.
5. No restriction on Inter-State and intra-State movement
There shall be no restriction on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods including those for cross land-border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements.
6 Movement of persons with SOPs
Movement by passenger trains; domestic passenger air travel; movement of persons on Vande Bharat and Air Transport Bubble flights; and sign-on and sign-off of Indian seafarers will continue to be regulated as per SOPs issued.
7. Protection of vulnerable persons
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes.
8. Use of Aarogya Setu
(i) Aarogya Setu enables early identification of potential risk of infection, and thus acts as a shield for individuals and the community.
(ii) With a view to ensuring safety in offices and work places, employers on best effort basis should ensure that Aarogya Setu is installed by all employees having compatible mobile phones.
(iii)District authorities may advise individuals to install the Aarogya Setu application on compatible mobile phones and regularly update their health status on the app. This will facilitate timely provision of medical attention to those individuals who are at risk.
9. Strict enforcement of the guidelines
(i) State/ UT Governments shall not dilute these guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in any manner.
(ii) For the enforcement of social distancing, State / UT Government may, as far as possible, use the provisions of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973.
(iii)All the District Magistrates shall strictly enforce the above measures.
10. Penal provisions
- e. Higher Education Institutions only for research scholars (Ph.D.) and post-graduate students of technical and professional programmes requiring laboratory/ experimental works. These will be permitted by the Department of Higher Education (DHE) in consultation with MHA, based on the assessment of the situation, and keeping in view incidence of COVID-19 in the States/ UTs.
(iii) Social/ academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ religious/ political functions and other congregations with a ceiling of 100 persons, will be permitted with effect from 21st September 2020, with mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing, provision for thermal scanning and hand wash or sanitizer.
However, marriage related gatherings with number of guests not exceeding 50 and funeral/ last rites related gatherings with number of persons not exceeding 20 will continue to be allowed upto 20th September 2020, after which the ceiling of 100 persons will apply.
(iv) Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and similar places will remain closed. However, open air theatres will be permitted to open with effect from 21st September 2020.
(v) International air travel of passengers, except as permitted by MHA.
2. National Directives for COVID-19 Management
National Directives for COVID-19 Management, as specified in Annexure I, shall continue to be followed throughout the country.
3. Lockdown limited to Containment Zones
(i) Lockdown shall continue to remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020.
(ii) Containment Zones will be demarcated by the District authorities after taking into consideration the guidelines of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) with the objective of effectively breaking the chain of transmission. Strict containment measures will be enforced in these containment zones and only essential activities will be allowed. There shall be strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services. In the Containment Zones, there shall be intensive contact tracing, house-to-house surveillance, and other clinical interventions, as required. Guidelines of MOHFW shall be effectively implemented for the above purpose.
(iii) These Containment Zones will be notified on the websites by the respective District Collectors and by the States/ UTs and information will be shared with MOHFW..
5. No restriction on Inter-State and intra-State movement
There shall be no restriction on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods including those for cross land-border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements.
6 Movement of persons with SOPs
Movement by passenger trains; domestic passenger air travel; movement of persons on Vande Bharat and Air Transport Bubble flights; and sign-on and sign-off of Indian seafarers will continue to be regulated as per SOPs issued.
7. Protection of vulnerable persons
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes.
8. Use of Aarogya Setu
(i) Aarogya Setu enables early identification of potential risk of infection, and thus acts as a shield for individuals and the community.
(ii) With a view to ensuring safety in offices and work places, employers on best effort basis should ensure that Aarogya Setu is installed by all employees having compatible mobile phones.
(iii)District authorities may advise individuals to install the Aarogya Setu application on compatible mobile phones and regularly update their health status on the app. This will facilitate timely provision of medical attention to those individuals who are at risk.
9. Strict enforcement of the guidelines
(i) State/ UT Governments shall not dilute these guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in any manner.
(ii) For the enforcement of social distancing, State / UT Government may, as far as possible, use the provisions of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973.
(iii)All the District Magistrates shall strictly enforce the above measures.
10. Penal provisions
Any person violating these measures will be liable to be proceeded against as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides legal action under Section 188 of the IPC, and other legal provisions as applicable. Extracts of these penal provisions are at Annexure II.
