Partial relaxation in mini lockdown in the state from tomorrow, traders will be able to open shops from 9 am to 3 pm, night curfew in 36 cities remains

 Partial relaxation in mini lockdown in the state from tomorrow, traders will be able to open shops from 9 am to 3 pm, night curfew in 36 cities remains

    Relief to lari-galla holders and small traders

    Only essential services will continue after 3 p.m.

Corona has decided to give a partial waiver to the ongoing mini lockdown in the state following the transition. The state will have a partial lockdown from tomorrow till May 27. As a result, traders will be able to keep their shops open from 9 am to 3 pm. This was announced by the Chief Minister in Pipavav. However, night curfews will remain in place in 36 cities.

Following the decision, lorries, galleys and traders will be allowed to trade in the state for six hours from May 21. However only essential services will continue after 3 p.m. All shops can be kept open for 6 hours only.

Earlier, it was decided to keep the night curfew and additional restrictions on May 18, 19 and 20 for three days due to the cyclone situation.

All types of manufacturing / industrial units will continue

It has been decided to continue all types of manufacturing / industrial units and raw material supplying units for the purpose of continuing manufacturing activities and industries in the state and not causing any inconvenience to the workers, transportation for their staff will continue. In the meantime, strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines. Construction related activities will continue during which COVID-19 related guidelines will have to be strictly followed.

Closing malls and commercial complexes from educational institutions

The state government has also instructed the bank management to ensure that the supply of money in ATMs is maintained during this period. During this period all types of malls will be closed across the state except educational institutes and coaching centers (except online education), cinema theaters, auditoriums, assembly halls, water parks, public gardens, swimming pools.

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7.71 lakh cases and 9,340 deaths in the state so far

So far 7 lakh 71 thousand 447 reports have come positive in the state, while the death toll has risen to 9 thousand 340 and 6 lakh 69 thousand 490 patients have been discharged so far. Speaking of active cases, there are currently 92 thousand 617 active cases in the state, out of which 742 patients are on ventilator, while 91 thousand 875 patients are in stable condition.