Imphal: A fresh set of Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) have been released by the Manipur government in a new notification regarding COVID-19 guidelines. The new SOPs will remain in effect till October 21.
The Manipur government have now revised the timings of curfew and have provided other necessary relaxations, to the relief of the citizens of Manipur.
As per the latest SOPs, the curfew will now begin at 8:30 pm and will come to an end at 4 am.
The public can attend social gatherings provided strict COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is maintained by the host/organiser.
Religious activities can take place with 50% seating capacity while maintaining strict COVID-19 guidelines such as wearing of masks and maintaining social distance among devotees present in the religious sites.
The offices of all secretariat departments, State Government and Central Government can return to normal functioning through virtual mode or physical attendance of all employees by taking adequate precautions.
The local vegetable vendors can open their shops from 7 AM to 4 PM. The local grocery stores can remain open from 7 AM to 5 PM.
The wholesale grocery stores that are located in Thangal bazaar and Masjid road can remain open from 7 AM to 5 PM.
Other than shops in gullies/by-lines, all shops can remain open from 8 AM to 5 PM in Thangal and Paona bazaars.
Restaurants and cafes can remain from 10 AM to 8 PM, by strictly following COVID-19 guidelines.
The three IMA markets and temporary markets in Paona/Thangal are allowed to remain open in accordance with the guidelines issued by the concerned authorities.
Market places in other districts will be allowed to remain open with 50% capacity, with the concerned district administration ensuring adequate social distance.
Public transport buses are allowed to ply with passengers not exceeding 50 per cent of the bus. Besides, all passengers, drivers and conductors should mandatorily wear masks while commuting in the vehicle.
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