Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta on Tuesday said the curfew in Kamrup Metro will be enforced from 2 PM to 5 AM till June 22.

Shops and establishments will shut down at 1 PM in the district.

"There shall be total ban on movement of individuals from 2 PM to 5 AM daily in Kmarup Metropolitan district considering the decreasing trend of Covid-19 cases including decrease in the daily caseload".

Moreover, the ongoing inter-district movement has been extended to June 22 as well.

"In case, the Covid situation does not improve till June 21, a complete lockdown may be enforced," the Health Minister stated.

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An official notification is yet to be published, however, the Health Minister, in view of the prevailing Covid situation in the state, announced the following modifications during a press briefing.

• South Salamara, Majuli, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Udalguri, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, and Charaideo have reported less than 400 daily cases. Therefore, the curfew in these districts will be effective from 5 PM to 5 AM till June 22.
• Cachar, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur, and Nagaon have shown an increase in cases. All steps are being undertaken to curb the sudden surge in cases.
• In the districts other than the districts mentioned above, curfew will be imposed from 1 PM to 5 AM daily.
• Functioning of Govt and Private Establishments: Upto 1 PM (Kamrup Metro), Upto 4 PM (In districts with less than 400 positive cases in the last 10 days), Upto 12 noon (Other districts)
• Opening of Shops and Commercial Establishments: Upto 1 PM (Kamrup Metro), Upto 4 PM (In districts with less than 400 positive cases in the last 10 days), Upto 12 noon (Other districts)
• Dine-In Restaurants, Dhabas, and other restaurants: Upto 1 PM (Kamrup Metro), Upto 4 PM (In districts with less than 400 positive cases in the last 10 days), Upto 12 noon (Other districts)
• The takeaway of food items, from restaurants, dhabas, and other eateries: Upto 2 PM (Kamrup Metro), Upto 5 PM (In districts with less than 400 positive cases in the last 10 days), Upto 1 pm (Other districts).
• Opening of Sale counters, showrooms, etc of cold storages and warehouses: Upto 1 PM (Kamrup Metro), Upto 4 PM (In districts with less than 400 positive cases in the last 10 days), Upto 12 noon (Other districts)
• All government and private employees who have taken both doses of Covid019 will have to attend office mandatorily.
• Pregnant women and women with children up to 5 years will not be required to go to work even if they have been inoculated. They can work from home.
• Government/semi-government officers in the rank of Deputy Secretary and above and senior executives in the Non-Government sector along with their key support staff will have to attend the officer for emergency and urgent works irrespective of their vaccination status.
• The organisation rendering essential/emergency services, law enforcement services, and election work will continue without any restrictions.
• All public transport authorities shall enforce Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and seating inside the vehicles, carries, containers, etc.
• Auto Rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and taxis shall operate with one driver and two passengers maintaining social distancing.
• Pillion riding will be totally prohibited in two-wheelers, except with women and children.
• Wearing of face mask is mandatory even for a single person driving a vehicle in case of persons travelling in any private car, upto 100 per cent of its seating capacity wearing of face mask is mandatory for all persons.
• All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universities shall continue to provide quality virtual options. No physical classes are allowed.
• No meetings/gatherings at any open or closed spaces shall be allowed.
• For marriages, the only religious part will be allowed with the presence of a maximum of 10 persons. No reception parties will be allowed pre or post marriages.
• Funeral/last rites gatherings shall not be more than ten persons for each deceased.
• In case of hotels/resorts, in-house guests may be allowed to dine up to the usual time of operations.
• Pharmacies, hospitals, animal care centres, and veterinary clinics may operate without restrictions being providers of essential and emergency services.
• Markets, weekly bazaars/haats, and shopping malls to remain closed.

This is a developing story and more details are awaited…

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