The Assam
State Disaster
Management Authority (ASDMA) has
issued a revised and consolidated directive today again
for both rural
and urban areas which will remain in force
w.e.f. 5 AM of August 18, 2021 until further
orders.
The salient features of today's order arc as follows:
Whereas, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has vide order of August 9, 2021issued directives for containment of COVID-19 in both rural and urban areas across the State until further orders;
Whereas, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide order dated 28th July, 2021 has directed the States/ UTs to consider implementation of targeted and prompt actions for COVID-19 management as conveyed vide MoHFW advisory dated 28th June, 2021 until 31st August, 2021;
Whereas, the situation of COVID-19 in the State has been further reviewed and shown improvement in terms of case load and overall positivity rate as well;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers, conferred under Section 22(2) (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson, State Executive Committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, Assam, do hereby issues the following directives for both rural and urban areas which will remain in force w.e.f. 5 AM of August 18, 2021untilfurther orders.
A. Containment Zones:
In case the test positivity of COVID-19 in any area reaches more than 10 cases in the last seven days, the jurisdictional District Magistrate will notify such areas as total containment zones in consultation with MD, NHM and ensure necessary containment measures for COVID-19.
However, in such zones, emergency services will continue round the clock and essential services including shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, animal fodder, etc. will remain open upto 6 PM.
Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-commerce in such areas will continue round the clock.
B. Restrictions Imposed:
Except for exemptions given in Annexure "A",
Sl No . | Restrictions imposed for all districts | Restriction time for all districts |
(1) | (2) | (3) |
1 | Curfew Time | 7 PM - 5 AM |
2 | Opening of workplace and business/commercial establishments | Up to 6 PM |
3 | Functioning of Government and Private Offices/Establishments | Up to 6 PM |
4 | Opening of Shops and commercial establishments | Up to 6 PM |
5 | Shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, animal fodder | Up to 6 PM |
6 | Dine in Restaurants, Dhabas and other eateries (Upto 50% of seating capacity) | Up to 6 PM |
7 | Takeaway of food items from restaurants, dhabas and other eateries | Up to 6 PM |
8 | Opening of Sale counters, showrooms etc. of cold storages and warehouses | Up to 6 PM |
C. Other Restrictions and Relaxations:
D· Public Transport (Government and private)
E. Educational Institutions (Government and Private):
F. Gatherings:
SI No | Restrictions imposed | Details of restriction imposed |
(1) | (2) | (3) |
1 | Name of the district | All districts |
2 | Meeting/gathering at any open or closed spaces |
|
3 | Marriages/Religious functions | 25 persons (fully vaccinated) |
4 | Religious Places | Allowed up to 20 fully vaccinated persons hour for iconic places and 10 fully vaccinated persons per hour for other religious places. Only fully vaccinated pilgrims to be allowed entry by Management of the religious places. |
5 | Funeral/last rites | Allowed with not more than 25 persons |
6 | Hotels/resorts | Upto 6 PM |
7 | Delivery of essential goods through e-Commerce | Round the clock |
8 | Weekly Haats / bazaars | Closed |
9 | Pharmacies, Hospitals, Animal Care Centres and Veterinary clinics | Round the clock |
10 | Cinema/Theatre Hall | Closed |
G. Miscellaneous
Other restrictions including declaration of containment zones etc. as notified vide Order No.ASDMA.28/2021/63 dated 4lh May, 2021 and ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12th May 2021 and ASDMA .24/2020/Pt-2/253 dated 15th May 2021 for urban and peripheral areas, exemptions via clarifications issued vide Order No.ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/250 dated 13lh May, 2021 shall continue to remain in force except those specifically modified by this order.
Annexure-A
A. Following categories of persons are exempted from the purview of restriction on movement (as notified by jurisdictional DDMA) during curfew hours :
B. Following activities are allowed during curfew hours: