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New COVID-19 SOPs to Remain Enforced till May 17: NCOC

According to the notification issued by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), the government has devised new COVID-19 related SOPs which will remain enforced till May 17, 2021.

As per to the notification the NCOC made the following decisions to contain the coronavirus spread.

All Schools to be closed in all districts with positivity rates higher than 5% including classes from 9-12, Markets will close at 6pm, and only shops selling basic goods will be allowed to remain open till late.

All kinds of Indoor and outdoor dining has been restricted and only takeaway is allowed.

As per the notification 2 days will be observed as closed days during a week (choice of days will be as per discretion of federating units) and Section 144 will be imposed for strict implementation of restrictions.

Indoor gyms will remain closed, Offices to close at 2pm with 50% staff to work from home.