The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued a reminder asking its officials to adhere to COVID-19 safety norms and advising work-from-home for employees feeling unwell.
“Employees who have given their samples for testing for COVID-19 may immediately inform the administration and not come to office till the results are available,’’ said the internal order.
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The two-page memorandum said all Joint Secretaries/Directors and Deputy Secretaries may advise their officers/staff to ensure that those not well/or having symptoms should not attend office and should work from home.
It said wearing mask, maintaining physical distance and hand hygiene are mandatory and that all employees should observe home-quarantine as per the Ministry guidelines.
Officials have been advised to take care of their own health and look-out for symptoms such as fever, respiratory problems, dry cough, tiredness, sore throat, loss of taste and smell.
