Puducherry government extends COVID-19 restrictions till January 31
The Hindu
Action would be initiated if markets, malls, restaurants and theatres continued to violate restrictions
The Puducherry government has decided to extend COVID-19 night restrictions till January 31 following the detection of two cases of Omicron in the Union Territory. The restrictions will be in place from 11 pm to 5 am.
Revenue Secretary Ashok Kumar in an order issued on December 30 night said the 'curfew' was planned earlier till January 2. “Though the number of fresh positive cases has come down there is detection of variant of concern, Omicron in the samples from Puducherry. Accordingly, measures are put in place till mid-night of January 31,” he said.
Social and cultural gatherings are permitted subject to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. Action would be initiated if markets, malls, restaurants and theatres continued to violate restrictions, the release said.
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