Assam: New SOP announced for Covid-19; curfew from 11 pm to 5 am

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• Oct 26, 2021 | moderator

Guwahati: Considering the continuous decrease in Covid cases in the state, the State government of Assam has further eased its covid restrictions and introduced new Standard Operating Procedures for Covid-19. The state government has revised the curfew time from 10 pm to 11 pm with effect from Tuesday (October 26).

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The other guidelines issued by the state government are as follows:

• Opening of workplaces and business establishments shall remain open till 10 pm
• Functioning of government and private offices should follow usual working hours but not beyond 10 pm
• Opening of shops and commercial establishments shall remain open till 10 pm
• Shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths shall remain open till 10 pm
• Dine in restaurants, dhabas and eateries shall remain open till 10 pm with 50% seating capacity
• Take away from dhabas and other eateries will be allowed till 10 pm
• Not more than 50 single vaccinated persons will be allowed in marriage and other religious functions
• 60 fully vaccinated persons will be allowed per hour to visit the iconic places and 40 fully vaccinated persons per hour in other religious places
• Not more than 50 persons will be allowed in funerals
• Delivery of essential goods through e-commerce will be allowed round the clock
• Weekly haat/bazaars will be allowed to open in shift of maximum 6 hours
• Cinema Halls/ Theatres will be allowed with 50% seating capacity for fully vaccinated persons