Assam government has imposed night curfew from Sunday amid fears of Omicron
Amid threats from Omicron, the Assam government has imposed a night curfew from 11:30 pm to 6 am every day from Sunday. The curfew will be relaxed on the night of December 31.
Chief Minister Himanta Bishwa Sharma was not in favor of strict COVID restrictions on the night of December 31 or January 1, which would dampen the spirit of New Year celebrations.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Saturday issued a revised and consolidated directive for both rural and urban areas which will remain in force from 6 am on Sunday until further orders. During the night curfew in the state from 11.30 pm to 6 am for specific control of Omicron, the directive said that all District Magistrates, SPs and all other concerned officers would ensure proper conduct of COVID-19 in all public places. Will be responsible for. The virus.
“All workplaces, business / commercial establishments, restaurants, hotels, dhaba and other food stores, food, food / beverage from restaurants / dhaba and other food stores, cold storage and sale counters in godowns, showrooms, etc. open, store groceries, fruits and The vegetable, milk and milk booth will remain open till 10.30 pm, ”the order said.
Regarding open spaces for meetings and gatherings, it was stated that the District Disaster Management Officers (DDMAs) under their jurisdiction should determine the extent of gatherings based on the COVID situation in their respective districts. “In the case of enclosed spaces, gatherings up to 50 per cent of the seating capacity of halls, auditoriums, etc. are permitted,” ASDMA said.
Religious sites are allowed to operate with 60 fully vaccinated persons per hour for iconic sites and 40 fully vaccinated persons per hour for other religious sites. The guidelines state that cinema halls must fully adhere to 50 percent of vaccinated spectators and adhere to appropriate COVID practices.
All District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police have been asked to ensure adequate deployment of teams to maintain high vigilance in public places and to take appropriate action to avoid any possibility of increase in the case of COVID-19.
Any person who violates the provisions will be liable to take legal action under Sections 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions in force for the time being, read ASDMA release. Anyone who does not wear a mask or spit in a public place will be fined Rs.1000.
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