Covid curfew extended in Assam till 5 June

May 25 : The ongoing Covid curfew imposed in the state of Assam till 5 June, 2021. The rules already notified for curfew in urban areas and its adjacent areas within 5 kms from the periphery of municipal corporations/ municipal boards/ revenue towns by the state government in its order given on 12 May, 2021 shall continue to remain in force till 5 June. As per the order, shops and business establishments shall close at 11 AM and Covid curfew shall be imposed at 12 noon. There will not be any movement of individuals from 12 noon to 5 AM during this phase.

However, there were certain changes for Covid curfew regulations in rural areas of Assam. The order issued by the Chief Secretary on 25 May stated the following modifications which are to be followed in rural areas of the state:

FOR RURAL AREAS:

A. Gatherings: 

1. All shops and commercial establishments shall shut down at 1 PM on all days

2. Restaurants, Dhabas and other eateries can entertain dine-in guest only up to 1 PM. Takeaway including home delivery of food is allowed till 2 PM after which only home delivery of food will be allowed.

3. Restaurants operating within a Hotel or Resort can allow outside guests up to 1 PM only. However, in-house guests of the Hotel/Resort may be allowed to dine-in up to the usual time of operation.

4. Cold storages and warehouses may continue after 1 00 PM However. sale counters, showrooms etc. attached to these warehouses or cold storages shall not operate after 1 00 PM

B. Work Places (Government and Private) : All offices both private and Government shall shut down at 1 PM (1300 Hrs) on all days.

C. Night Curfew : There shall be total ban on movement of individuals from 2 PM to 5 AM daily.