Only fully vaccinated can visit govt offices, travel in Aapli Bus: NMC

Nagpur: From Tuesday, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will allow entry to government offices to only those people who have taken both the doses of Covid vaccine.
Under the Break the Chain guidelines, municipal commissioner Radhakrishnan B on Monday issued a new order making two doses mandatory for employees working at various establishments and citizens visiting the government offices.
Employees at educational institutions like schools, colleges, coaching classes, training institutes etc will be required to complete two doses of vaccine. Similarly, double vaccination is mandatory for 18+ citizens travelling by Aapli bus, autorickshaws or any other mode of public transport.
“In some places at least one dose is required. This order will come into effect from November 9. NMC will conduct random inspections at all places. There will be punitive action if irregularities are found,” Radhakrishnan said.
As per the NMC order, the management and staff working at religious places and citizens entering such places should have completed two doses of vaccine. “Vaccination certificate and photo identity card will be required to be displayed at the entrance. Citizens participating in social events, meetings, conventions, religious processions and festivals will also need to complete two doses and must carry vaccination certificates,” the civic chief stated in a press communique.
Government, semi-government and private offices, employees working in similar organizations, officers, all visitors above the age of 18 visiting such places will need to have two or at least the first dose of Covid vaccine.
At least one dose is mandatory for all citizens above 18 years and people visiting parks, libraries, study rooms, marriage halls, lawns and public places.
Owners and employees in markets and shops must also have completed both the doses. For hawkers, the NMC has asked for at least one dose. Similar conditions will be applicable for workers at construction sites.
For those working in government, semi-government and private health institutions, both the doses are mandatory.
In all these places, as per the order, it will be necessary to show the vaccination certificate along with the photo identity card. Boys and girls below 18 years will be required to show proper proof of their age.