Amid Covid surge, night curfew back in Haryana

Tribune Reporters

Chandigarh/Gurugram, Dec 24

In view of Omicron emergence and a surge in Covid cases, the state on Friday reimposed night curfew and restricted the movement from 11 pm to 5 am.

Gurugram sees highest spike in 6 months

• Gurugram on Friday reported 48 Covid cases, biggest spike in the past six months
• The surge has taken the active Covid cases to 174
• The Civil Surgeon has warned people against letting their guard down

Also, in indoor and open spaces, “gatherings of up to 50% of the hall/area capacity will be allowed with a ceiling of maximum 200 persons/300 persons respectively”, subject to strict observance of Covid-appropriate behaviour.

It will be the responsibility of the event organiser to ensure that only fully vaccinated persons are allowed to enter with effect from January 1, 2022. The rule also applies to all public places from January 1, 2022.

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal, in his orders, said the restrictions would continue from December 25 till January 5, 2022. The other relaxations announced earlier will continue.

Meanwhile, the Covid scare gripped Gurugram as 48 cases were reported in the district on Friday. This is the highest single -day spike in the last six months. The surge has taken the active number of cases to 174. The spike has left the authorities worried in the wake of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

It may be noted even after five days the genome sequencing report has not arrived. A 30-year-old returnee from the UK had tested positive on December 19, but whether he had Omicron variant or not was yet to be confirmed. Fortyeight new cases reported in district 13 were recovered also.

Meanwhile, Dr Virender Yadav, Civil Surgeon, said: “People should not put their guard down and avoid crowding as cases are rising. Those still waiting their second dose should get it soon and be careful.”