Covid curbs in Chandigarh from today
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 30
To prevent the possible spread of Covid-19, the UT Administration has restricted the entry of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated adults to public places, hotels, malls, shopping complexes, etc, from tomorrow.
Cap on gatherings
Hotels, banquet halls to keep gatherings to 50% of capacity
No entry to establishments for those who have missed the due date for their second dose
Rs5,000 fine for violation
According to the order, only fully vaccinated (two doses) adults and staff of the establishments or those who are due for the second dose as per the health protocol will be allowed to enter public places with large gatherings such as sabzi mandis, grain markets, parks, religious places, hotels, bars, restaurants, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls, gyms and fitness centres, both private and government sector banks, all government, board, corporation offices, educational institutions, including coaching and tuition centres, museums, theatres and clubs. However, those who have missed their due date for the second dose will not be allowed to enter the premises of these establishments.
The violation of the orders will invite a fine of Rs 5,000.
Meanwhile, the Administration has also restricted the gatherings to 50 per cent capacity of hotels or banquet halls. According to the orders, the number of guests for social gatherings such as weddings, commercial events, exhibition stalls, amusement rides, shows, etc, are restricted to 300 or 50 per cent capacity of banquet halls or hotels, whichever is less.
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