In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in urban areas, Assam government on Saturday released additional orders which will be applicable in respect of urban areas within 5 km radius from the periphery of municipal corporation/municipal boards/ revenue towns. The order shall come into force from 5 am of May 16 2021 until further orders across Assam.
The directives are as follows-
- All shops and commercial establishments shall shut down at 11 am on all days.
- All vehicles other than government vehicles and those exempted vide order no- ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/250 dated 13th May 2021 will be allowed to ply in accordance with an odd-even formula decided by jurisdiction District Disaster Management Authority between 5 AM to 12 noon. However this restriction shall not apply to personal vehicles used for medical emergencies.
- There shall be a total ban on movement of individuals from 12 noon to 5am daily except for exemptions specified in order no ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/250 dated 13th May 2021.
- Other restrictions as notified vide order no ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12th May 2021 and clarifications issued vide order no ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/250 dated 13th May 2021 shall continue except the modification of timing as above.
- The rural areas not covered by order no ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12th May 2021 shall continue to be governed by restrictions stipulated vide order no ASDMA.28/2021/63 dated 4th May 2021.
As stated in the order, these directives have been issued to further strengthen the containment of spread of Covid-19 in the state.
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