EC issues guidelines for conduct of general elections during Covid-19: Full detailsindiaUpdated: Aug 22, 2020 06:50 ISTThe Election Commission of India has issued guidelines for the conduct of general elections/by-elections during coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Here are the do’s and don’t’s to be followed during elections:•Every person shall wear face mask during election-related activities. •Social distancing shall be maintained as per the extant Covid-19 guidelines of the state government and Ministry of Home Affairs. •Adequate number of vehicles, shall be mobilised for movement of polling personnel, security personnel to ensure compliance of Covid-19 guidelines. •Nodal officer to be designated for the state, district and assembly constituency to oversee enforcement of Covid-19 safety measures.

Source: Hindustan Times August 22, 2020 01:18 UTC