Night curfew returns in these states as COVID-19 threat looms large- Read here
In light of the rising Omicron cases in the country, several states imposed a night curfew to keep a check on the spread of the infections.
Here's a list of states that imposed night curfews and curbs amid Omicron threat:
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Night curfew in Karnataka
The Karnataka government had on Sunday imposed night curfew and other sets of restrictions amid rising Omicron cases in the state. The night curfew has been imposed in the state for 10 days from December 28. "From December 28 onwards, for about ten days to begin with, we would like to watch by calling a night curfew, invoking Section 144, from 10 pm at night to the next morning at 5 am," state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.
Night curfew in Kerala
The Kerala government imposed a night curfew in the state from 11 pm to 5 am. It may be noted that the curfew will come in action from December 30 and will remain in place till January 2. The government also announced that all shops and establishments - including clubs, bars, hotels and restaurants - to down their shutters latest by 10 p.m. on all the four days.
Night curfew in Delhi
As the national capital is currently witnessing a surge in Omicron cases of covid-19, the Delhi government decided to impose a night curfew from 11 pm till 5 am. Meanwhile, Delhi on Wednesday reported 923 coronavirus cases, a rise of 86 percent compared to yesterday, the highest single-day jump in six months. No fresh fatality was reported, the bulletin stated.
Night curfew in Uttar Pradesh
Night curfew in Haryana
Night curfew in Madhya Pradesh
Night curfew in Gujarat
Gujarat, on December 25, extended the duration of night curfew in eight cities by two hours. As per the latest guidelines, the curfew would be in force from 11 pm to 5 am instead of 1 am to 5 am. The new time will be implemented in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Junagadh, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Gandhinagar cities.
Night curfew in Uttarakhand
New COVID-19 rules in Maharashtra
Night curfew in Manipur
The Manipur government on Wednesday (December 29, 2021) imposed a night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am. The restriction comes just days ahead of New Year celebrations. "Wearing of face masks in public places, gatherings and crowded areas is a critical Covid Appropriate Behaviour and it should be strictly enforced and violators to be penalised promptly under relevant rules," the order read.