Assam extends curfew in urban areas till June 5, issues new guidelines for rural areas

The Assam government on Tuesday advanced the night curfew in rural areas to 2 pm from the current 6 pm to contain the surge of Covid-19 cases.

To check the spread of Covid-19, the Assam government on Tuesday extended the curfew in the urban areas of the state till June 5. The government has also advanced the night curfew in rural areas to 2 pm from the current 6 pm. Shops, commercial establishments, restaurants, dhabas, government and private offices will shut down by 1 pm on all days in rural areas. The order was issued by Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah, who is also the Chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority.