COVID-19: Centre asks e-commerce platforms to maintain hygiene, check health of delivery persons

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) has asked all e-commerce platforms to maintain hygiene in all last-mile delivery processes, in a circular released on Wednesday.

The MCA has rolled out the circular in the wake of coronavirus pandemic in the country, Entrackr reported.

The ministry has also advised the online retailers and digital platforms to quarantine staff and delivery persons who show initial symptoms of the disease including cold, cough, and fever.

According to the ministry’s official release quoted in the ET report, all e-commerce platforms have been requested to ensure the maintenance of proper hygiene and sanitation of the last-mile delivery personnel, kitchen, parking areas, and delivery vehicles.