UP Govt Eases COVID Curbs, Allowes 100 People To Gather In Non-Containment Zones

A distance of two yards will have to be maintained in seating arrangement for guests. Toilets should be adequately cleaned and sanitised, the statement said.

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Updated on: 19 September 2021 5:53 pm

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced relaxation in the current COVID-19 lockdown norms by allowing a maximum of 100 people to gather at a place outside COVID-19 containment zones.

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi in a letter addressed to police and administration officials in the state, said, "In closed and at open places, a maximum of 100 persons have been allowed to gather at a place, while following COVID-19 protocol. Earlier, as per June 19 government order, a maximum of 50 persons were allowed to gather at open and closed places."

A distance of two yards will have to be maintained in seating arrangement for guests.

Toilets should be adequately cleaned and sanitised, the statement said.

On September 7, activities were allowed in all the districts of UP on all days of the week from 6 am to 11 pm.

(With PTI Inputs)