Unlock-2: UP sticks to old rules, but stricter curfew for Meerut

The Uttar Pradesh government released detailed guidelines on Tuesday for the second tranche of the break with longer curfew hours for the Meerut division.

The Uttar Pradesh government released detailed guidelines on Tuesday for the second tranche of the break with longer curfew hours for the Meerut division.

Meerut will observe the night curfew between 8 p.m. M. And 6 a.m. M. Until July 10 in front of the window of 10 p. M. A 5 a. M. In other parts of the state. Vehicles will not be allowed to move, except those used for essential services or goods during curfew hours.

Meerut, one of the most affected Covid-19 districts in the state, has so far recorded 1,007 positive cases and 84 deaths. Up to 658 patients have been discharged. In the past 24 hours, the division had 11 new cases and two more deaths.

The existing protocols for the containment areas in Lucknow will apply until July 31. They include essential goods and emergency services. Interstate transportation can run without any restrictions.

However, the state has allowed Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region to decide on the interstate movement after a discussion with health officials.

Outside the containment areas, schools, colleges, and educational institutions, the Metro rail services, movie theaters, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theaters, assembly rooms, as well as all social, political, sports, and entertainment activities, Religious groups will continue to be banned until July 31. Government training institutes will open from July 15, and the Department of Personnel and Training will soon issue standard operating procedures in this regard.