In view of the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, Himachal Government on Wednesday imposed night curfew and closed sports complexes, cinema halls, multiplexes, stadiums, swimming pools, gyms in the state till further orders.
A decision in this regard was taken during the cabinet meeting held under Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here.
“There shall be night curfew in the state from 10 pm to 5 am with immediate effect till further orders. No mask-no service policy will remain operational in the state. In all indoor areas and open spaces including marriage palaces and banquet halls, the social, academic, sports, entertainment, cultural, political, religious and other congregations will be allowed with 50 percent of the capacity of the said premises adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols,” stated an order issued by the State Government.
Cinema halls, multiplexes, sports complexes, stadiums, swimming pools, gymnasiums shall remain closed till further orders. No langar shall be allowed in religious places, the order stated. All the government Departments, District Magistrates, Police officers have been directed to ensure strict compliance to the directions issued on Wednesday.