Growing threat of Corona: Restriction extended till January 19 in Haryana; 8 more districts included in Red Zone, relief to Palwal, Nuh and Charkhi Dadri

In view of the increasing threat of Corona, the scope of restrictions is also increasing. The guidelines of “Epidemic Alert – Safe Haryana” will now be effective till January 19. Along with this, 8 new districts have also been included in the Red Zone (Group-A) of Corona.

The journey of SEMI-LOCKDOWN, which started from five districts, is knocking in 19 districts in just 8 days. Palwal, Charkhi-Dadri and Nuh districts are free from various restrictions. Here the corona infection has not yet reached a dangerous position.

Earlier there was a ban till 12 January

Haryana Government has already closed all private and government schools, colleges, ITIs, coaching centres, Anganwadi, crches in the state till January 26 in view of the increasing cases of Corona and its Omicron variant. The guidelines regarding commercial establishments, cinemas and celebrations etc. were issued till January 12. It has been implemented till 19 January. Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal has issued orders regarding this.

Night curfew across the state

Under this, the number of people attending weddings and other programs was already limited. Now 8 more new districts have been included in these. Now in 19 districts of the state, the market will remain open till 6 pm. Night curfew is already in force in the entire state from 11 pm to 5 am.

Up to 19 districts in 8 days

Barring Palwal, Nuh and Charkhi Dadri, now 19 districts of the state have come under Group A (Red Zone). The 8 districts which were placed in this group on Monday include Sirsa, Rewari, Jind, Fatehabad, Mahendragarh, Kaithal, Bhiwani and Hisar. First of all, on January 2, restrictions regarding Corona were implemented by keeping only five districts Gurugram, Sonipat, Faridabad, Ambala and Panchkula in Group A. Four days later, six other districts namely Karnal, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Jhajjar and Yamunanagar were also included. In just 8 days, these restrictions have reached 19 districts.

Strictness on “No Mask-No Service”

In view of Corona, the government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, ITIs, coaching centers, Anganwadi, crches in the state. The NGOs and Urban Local Bodies Department have been advised to distribute masks among the public. “No mask-no service” will be strictly followed in the state.

set numbers for programs

For the family and social programs to be held in all the districts of the state, the government has fixed the number of participants. Now till further orders, not more than 50 people will be able to attend the funeral and only 100 people in the marriage.

500 to 5000 fine

500 rupees will be fined for violators of covid friendly behavior and not wearing masks and not following social distancing etc. If the institute violates these rules, it will be fined Rs 5000.