Novel Coronavirus (COVID-191 - Advisory issued in Public Interest || UIDAI

General Instructions from UIDAI Authority of India about to reduce the risk of corono virus - Advisory issued in Public Interest

In view of the spread of COVID-19 Novel Corona virus disease in various parts of the country, Government of India has issued several advisories to contain the spread of the virus via public contact. As collection of biometrics is mandatory for Aadhaar Enrolment/Update, it is important to take precautions. UIDAI strongly recommends all its Registrars/EAs at all Aadhaar Enrollment/update centres to follow the advisories issued by Government of India and take following measure: 

1. All Enrolment Centre premises as well as devices shall be sanitized daily. 
2. All operators and other staff at the Enrolment Centre shall follow appropriate hygiene practices such as washing hands regularly. 
3. The staff shall avoid touching their eye/ nose/ mouth while working. 
4. The residents visiting Enrolment Centre shall also be encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water before using the biometric devices. 
5. The operator shall clean the biometric devices after every enrolment/update.
6. Any staff member suffering from cold, cough, sneezing, etc. may not be allowed to continue Aadhaar operations, till he/she gets healthy. 
7. If any visitor is suffering from fever, cough and difficulty breathing, he/ she may be advised to come back after they are well.
8. The Centre Manager shall not permit crowding at the center and promote online appointment at all centres. 
9. Every Enrolment Centre shall display advisory for residents as per the template provided by UIDAI. 

2. In addition to the above, all staff at Aadhaar centres is advised to keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots (cities or local areas where COVID-19 is spreading widely). If possible, avoid traveling to places - especially if you are an older person or have diabetes, heart or lung disease.