In the wake of the dip in the Covid-19 cases, the Chandigarh administration on Tuesday decided to provide relaxations in the Covid restrictions.
After detailed discussion in the War Room, following decisions were taken by the Chandigarh administrator VP Singh Badnore:
-The night curfew in the city will now be from 10pm to 5am.
-All shops will be allowed to remain open from 10am to 6pm. The shop owners will ensure that Covid protocols are followed and all persons must wear masks at all times. Shopkeepers can be penalised for any violation of Covid protocol.
-All restaurants/bars can remain open with 50% capacity from 10am to 9pm.
-There will be a total lockdown on Sunday. Only essential shops will be allowed to open and movement of vehicles will be restricted.
-The shopping malls can remain open from 10am to 6pm. However, the eating outlets inside the malls can remain open till 8pm. The malls must ensure that there is no crowding within the shops or in the open areas.
-Gyms, wellness centres, clubs and spas will be allowed to open with 50% capacity. The owners must ensure that the members using the facility are vaccinated.
-Museums and Libraries will be open.
-Gathering for marriages, cremation or any other gathering will be restricted to maximum 30 persons.
– Sukhna Lake will remain open for visitors from 5am to 8pm. However, no boating will be allowed. The lake will remain closed on Sunday.
-The cinema halls and theatres will remain closed.
