BMC launches ‘Mission Zero’ in Mumbai again to combat COVID-19

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which had launched “Mission Zero” last year, has issued fresh guidelines under the initiative as the city continues to witness a rise in positive coronavirus cases.

Updated guidelines issued by Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal to ensure that we don’t let #COVID19 get the better of Mumbai.#NaToCorona#MissionZero pic.twitter.com/Aq3xAdzdaf

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) February 18, 2021

Last week, BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal held a marathon meeting with all ward municipal commissioners, deputy commissioners, chief officers among others and directed to adhere to strict action against violators for not wearing a facemask.

In the said meeting civic commissioner has asked to register cases against people under the Epidemic Act for violating the Covid protocol.

Moreover, the civic body has appealed to all the citizens to wear masks, maintain social distancing and wash hands to ensure that we don’t let COVID-19 get the better of Mumbai, said BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal.

Always:
- Wear A Mask
- Maintain Physical Distancing
- Wash Hands#MissionZero #NaToCorona #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/07hILTWyRy

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) March 1, 2021

Here is the list of updated guidelines:

• People who have COVID-19 symptoms should get their medical test prescribed at a designated place or at a private hospital.
• It is mandatory to stamp patients/ citizens that have been advised to remain in home quarantine.
• All medical laboratories to first inform the test report of COVID-19 infection to the municipality as per the instructions.
• Regular inspection will be conducted at halls, pubs, wedding venues etc. Violation of any rules will lead to legal action against organisers and concerned management.
• Citizens flouting rules of home isolation, weddings and public gatherings will be prosecuted.
• Residential buildings with more than five active coronavirus patients will be sealed.
• 300 marshals have been appointed to action against those who do not wear masks while travelling on a train.
• The number of marshals has been doubled from 2,400 to 4,800 to keep a check on citizens who walk without masks.
• Action will be taken against those who do not wear masks in playgrounds and parks.
• Police personnel are now authorised to fine citizens roaming without masks.