Unlock Assam: State govt issues fresh guidelines to be effective from 16 August

August 13: After due consideration of the COVID situation as it prevails in the state of Assam and taking into consideration latest directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Government of India dated the 29 July,  2020, the following modifications of order dated 24 August, 2020 are allowed in the entire State of Assam.

•  All permitted activities mentioned in the earlier orders shall continue to be allowed between 5 AM and 9 PM between Monday and Friday. Restrictions of one side of the street is withdrawn.
• Inter District movement of passenger vehicles and people are allowed between Monday and Friday only. Inter-District movement of vehicles is allowed with 50% capacity.
• City buses are allowed subject to maintenance of all COVID-19 protocols and social distancing and with 50% capacity.
• Public transport is allowed subject to maintenance of all COVID-19 protocols and social distancing with 50% capacity.

The order further specified:

1. Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 9.30 PM (2130Hrs) and 5.00 AM (0500 Hrs).
2. Spitting in public places. consumption of tobacco and liquor products shall be strictly prohibited
3. Social/ Political/ Sports/ Entertainment/ Academic/ Religious functions and other large congregations numbering more than 50 persons shall remain prohibited.
4. Cinema Halls. Swimming Pools, Entertainment Parks, Theaters, Auditoriums, Assembly Halls and similar places of public gathering shall remain closed.
5. No activities are allowed in Containment Zones and entry and exit from such zones are strictly prohibited.
6. No movement of individuals shall be allowed on Saturday and Sunday at any time all over the State

Persons above 65 years of age and children below the ago of ten years are advised to stay indoors except for unavoidable health reasons. Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places, in workplaces and public transport etc. Violation will attract a fine of Rs. 1000/- for the first offence.

This order was issued by Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna on 13 August, 2020 and will come into effect from 5 AM of 16 August, 2020 and remain valid till 9.30 PM of 31, August, 2020.