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ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh Government has extended COVID-19 restrictions in the State till February 14 with certain modifications, one of which is permission for vaccinated teenagers to attend physical classes in schools.
According to the new order issued by Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, all workplaces, businesses and commercial establishments would be allowed to operate till 8 pm with 50 per cent attendance.
Night curfew will be imposed after 9 pm and continue till 5 am, as was the case earlier.
Visitors have been disallowed in Government offices for now and meetings, if possible, will be conducted on virtual platforms.
Additionally, all public servants will have to submit their vaccination certificates in their respective offices, the new order stated.
Bars, restaurants, gyms, swimming pools, cinema halls, and auditorium would continue to operate at 50 per cent occupancy.
Physical classes will be allowed for those students who have taken the first dose of the vaccine.
Schools have been told to function with not more than 50 per cent occupancy in well-ventilated classrooms.
Weekly markets would remain suspended for the time being, the order said, adding that mass and religious gatherings and events in indoor or closed spaces will be allowed for vaccinated individuals, provided the occupancy at the venue does exceed 50 per cent, the order added.
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