• Covid Spike: Government suggesting Work-From-Home option, 50 percent work force in office

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    Covid Spike: Government suggesting Work-From-Home option, 50 percent work force in office

    New Delhi: Various government ministries are suggesting for a work-from-home for its employees as the country battles with alarming rate in rise of covid cases. The ministries are also suggesting for a 50 percent work force so as to lessen the crowding of people at lifts and corridors.





    Also read: Covid surge continues: Assam registers 499 covid cases in the last 24 hours





    The staggered timings for the employees will help in reducing overcrowding and also the spread of the disease.





    “In view of the unprecedented rise in the numbers of covid-19 cases in Delhi, it has been decided to take measures to prevent it’s spread,” the MHA said in its order.





    Also read: Covid surge continues: Assam registers 499 covid cases in the last 24 hours





    Saying that only 50 per cent staff need to attend office, the Home Ministry stated that the staggered timing will avoid rush in commuting as also in lifts and corridors.





    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has requested its Director and Deputy Secretary to prepare rosters as per groups. Around 50 per cent of employees can attend office while the remaining 50 per cent have been asked to work from home. Also, the roster for employees will be formed on the basis of three slots of timings.