Attention! Carpooling and Other Things You Can't Do While Social-Distancing During Festive Season

A graceful Namaste is a safe greeting gesture in the current times. You can also great creative and come up with new ways to greet your friend circle! Elderly people in the house should avoid greeting guests if they come over keep; if absolutely necessary, maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter from the guest and wear your mask

Comply with authorities and maintain respiratory etiquette. If you have minor symptoms such as cough, headache, or mild fever, opt to stay at home until you recover. Maintain a minimum distance of 1-metre between yourself and others to reduce your risk of infection. Even if you are indoors, maintain similar social distance; if not possible avoid over-crowding

Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze; immediately after, dispose off the tissue and wash/ sanitize your hands.

a. Wash or sanitize your hands before putting it on, as well as after you take off your mask. b. Your mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin. c. Maintain mask hygiene by daily washing cloth mask/ disposing off single-use masks

Avoid touching your face and nose with unwashed or unsanitized hands.

Do not share plates, cutlery, water cups or tissue paper with the other guests as well as food!

Avoid travelling to and from the venue in a shared car; the cars used to ferry guests may not be cleaned appropriately. Also, avoid travelling with unknown persons.

Do not chew pan, a popular mouth freshener during festivities, and spit in public places; avoid smoking too.

Keep the number of guests to a minimum, or opt for an e-darshan which will ensure that everyone enjoys the festivities from the confines of their homes

Upon your return home, leave your footwear outside, take a hot shower and wash clothes separately. If you notice any symptoms, notify your physician immediately and isolated yourself from other people in house

If your family is coming together, choose an outdoor setting. Avoid indoor seating especially if the space is small and has questionable ventilation. Indoor settings are also avoidable since people would talk loudly, breathe heavily, and sing; which up the risk further