‘Health Safety Week’ in Jharkhand from 13th May to 27th May, 2021

On 12th May, 2021 the Government of Jharkhand released an order directing for the observance of ‘Health Safety Week’ (Swasthya Suraksha Saptah) from 6AM on 13th May till 6AM on 27th May, 2021. The new restrictions include mandatory seven days home or institutional quarantine for people visiting the state barring those who will leave the state within 72 hours. Operations of inter-state and intra-state buses have been suspended while private vehicles will have to obtain e-passes for plying.

The number of people attending weddings has been fixed at 11, down from earlier 50 persons with a provision that marriages can be conducted either at
homes or at courts. Organising any ceremony during weddings will be prohibited