With the new threat of a new Covid-19 strain detected in the UK and South Africa, the celebration of the New Year will be tenuous this time. Although the new strain of coronavirus has not yet been detected in India, state governments are taking precautions to avoid year-end meetings. So let’s take a look at the states that have taken additional precautions to ensure that the spread of Covid-19 is kept under control.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra has announced the 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. night curfew in major cities in the state from December 22 to January 5 as a precautionary measure. According to an official statement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting in light of the situation in the UK. On Christmas Eve, Mumbai churches will not hold outdoor masses and the number of visitors to the churches will be monitored. Masses are to be held at eight o’clock in the evening. No more than 200 people will be allowed at each Mass. There will be no changes to the standard operating procedures of Mumbai restaurants.
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Karnataka
Karnataka on Wednesday joined Maharashtra to impose restrictions amid concerns over a new variant of COVID-19 extending into the UK. The Karnataka government said the night curfew will be in effect from 11pm to 5am from December 24 to January 1, but midnight mass will be allowed.
Tamil Nadu
Public celebrations in restaurants, clubs, pubs, resorts, beaches and beaches have been banned throughout Tamil Nadu on both December 31 and January 1. However, there is no curfew in Tamil Nadu. Restaurants, pubs, clubs and resorts will remain open and will operate normally following Covid-19 guidelines.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has imposed a night curfew on December 31 on all cities with a population of more than one lakh. The restrictions will remain in effect from 8pm on December 31st until 6am on January 1, according to an order issued by the Department of the Interior. No New Year’s Eve parties will be held on this occasion, while firecrackers will be banned. According to the order, the markets will remain closed at 7 p.m.
Uttarakhand
The Dehradun administration has banned collective celebrations such as parties in hotels, bars, restaurants and other public places on Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to stop the spread of COVID-19. Any violation of the ban will be punishable under the Disaster Management Act of 2005, the Epidemic Diseases Act and other relevant sections of the CPI, according to an order issued by Dehradun District Magistrate Ashish Shrivastava. The ban will take effect in Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh, where a large number of tourists come to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.
As a result of a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the Ministry of Health on Wednesday issued standard operating procedures (PCOS) at the point of entry and in the community for all international passengers who have traveled or transited. by the country. in the last four weeks (November 25 to December 23).