Guwahati: With the objecting of containing COVID-19 in Assam, the government on September 4 issued fresh guidelines for COVID-19 unlock. The guidelines are to stay in effect till the midnight of September 30.
Here are a few details of the revised guidelines:
Weekend lockdown and night curfew have been lifted in Assam.
Schools, Colleges, educational and coaching centers for regular class activities to remain closed till 30 September 30.
However, Online and distance learning activities are allowed to continue.
Students of class 9 to 12 are allowed to visit their schools on a voluntary basis and with the written consent of parents for guidance from teachers only.
50% of teaching and non-teaching staff are allowed to attend educational institutions at a time for one line teaching/tele-counseling and related works only in areas outside of containment zones.
Skill and entrepreneurship training will be permitted with strict compliance of Covid-19 protocols and in line with guidelines issued by MHA, Government of India.
Public transport will be allowed to operate starting from September 7 with strict compliance of social distancing and other COVID protocols.
Social/Academic/Sports/Entertainment/Cultural/Religious/Political functions shall be allowed with the gathering of a maximum of 100 persons at a time.
Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, and similar places shall remain closed.