All Business Establishments in Assam to Close by 2 PM Every Day from May 5

GUWAHATI: In a decision that might bring back bad memories of COVID phase 1, the Assam government on Tuesday said that all business establishments will have to close down by 2 PM starting Wednesday as a preventive measure to fight COVID.

Meanwhile, the curfew which was earlier imposed at 8 PM every day now has been put on a place at 6 PM every day.

In the revised SOP issued by the state government, it also said that the shops and other business establishments will be closed from 2 PM which was earlier closed from 6 PM.

In the case of marriage, people not more than 20 people will be allowed to gather. On the other hand, no functions or events will be allowed in open spaces or fields.

Earlier, with the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in the state of Assam, the state government on Friday extended the ongoing Night curfew till 7 May. The order was issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

More Details Awaited.