Covid-19 cases decline, these 6 states revised guidelines

After the third wave peak in January, the COVID-19 cases are on a decline across the country.  The Centre on Thursday informed that as many as 34 states have registered a massive drop in Covid-19 cases and positivity rate. Covid-19 cases decline, these 6 states revised guidelines.

Including Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan among others. And owing to this, several states have started relaxing COVID-induced curbs including reopening of schools, lifting night curfew and weekend curfew. Check full list here:

Karnataka: Karnataka government on Friday decided to ease restrictions further for gyms, swimming pools and cinema halls as covid cases across the state have been declining at a consistent pace.

– Gyms, Cinema halls, swimming pools & Yoga centres have been allowed to function with 100% capacity with strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines.

– Earlier this week, the government also decided to do away with the night curfew and weekend curfew

– Restaurants, bars, hotels are now permitted to operate with 100% of their seating capacity strictly adhering to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and entry to such places will be restricted to fully vaccinated persons only

Delhi: On Friday, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) revised guidelines has relaxed a slew of Covid-related curbs as the number of Covid-19 cases has been dwindling after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13.

– Solo drivers exempted from wearing masks in cars.

– The night curfew will remain in force between 11 PM to 5 AM

– Schools, colleges and gyms can be now opened in Delhi

– Offices will be able to function with 100% attendance.

– In markets, market complexes, malls, all shops shall be allowed to open between 10 AM to 8 PM without the restriction of odd-even.

West Bengal: The West Bengal government also announced relaxation in Covid-related restrictions in the state as the coronavirus pandemic situation has improved.

– The night curfew will be in force across the state between 11 pm till 5 am

– Restaurants, bars, and cinema halls will operate at 75% capacity. Parks and tourist places will also reopen with Covid safety protocols

– The same applies to sports arenas, which can now operate at 75% seating capacity.

– Work force can be increased from 50% to 75% in private offices.

– Mumbai to Kolkata and Delhi to Kolkata flights will operate daily.

– Schools have been allowed to reopen for classes 8 to 12

Rajasthan: Assessing the Covid-19 pandemic situation the state, the Rajasthan government on Friday announced its decision to lift the night curfew across the state with effect from February 5.

Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh government also eased several curbs as covid situation has stabilised considerably.

– Schools have been allowed to conduct physical classes for students of Classes 9-12.

– Relaxations have also been offered to institutions of higher education, coaching classes, libraries, gyms and clubs.

– The night curfew will remain in force between 10 pm to 6 am.

Mumbai: Earlier this week, the Mumbai administration also decided to lift some restrictions that were imposed in the city after a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases.

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– Night curfew has been lifted in the city.

– Public places, including beaches, gardens, and tourist spots will be functional as per normal timings with limited capacity.

– Restaurants, theatres, swimming pools, amusement theme and water parks can now remain open with a 50% capacity.

– Weddings are now allowed guests up to 25% of the capacity in open grounds and banquet halls, or 200 guests, whichever is lower.

– Weekly bazars can also remain open as per normal timing.