60 Persons In 2 Hours Allowed In Kamakhya Temple, States Revised SOP

Guwahati: The Assam government in its updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a religious institutions has said that it will allow 60 persons per two hours in religious places like Kamakhya Temple.

On the other hand, for other religious institutions, 40 people will be allowed every two hours.

Earlier, on December 25th, the Assam government issued a revised SOP.

Speaking to the media, Assam State Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said that the Assam govt had changed the COVID-19 night curfew timings in the State.

From Sunday, the curfew will remain in effect from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am while shops and other establishments are to be closed at 10:30 pm.

However, curfew will not be effective on the 31st December night

50 per cent people will be allowed to take part in meetings and gatherings. All such people must take both doses of the COVID vaccine.

On the other hand, 50 per cent will be allowed in cinema halls and hotels. These will be closed at 10:30 PM.

Only the people who have taken 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed in religious functions. Besides, only fully vaccinated 40 people per hour will be allowed to take part in such functions.

The Health Minister also appealed and warned the people to take both doses of the COVID vaccine. Otherwise, the government will take legal steps.

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