Uttar Pradesh govt revises COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, allows 100 people to attend weddings at places outside containment zones

In a letter addressed to police and administration officials in the state, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said, "In closed and at open places, a maximum of 100 persons have been allowed to gather at a place, while following COVID-19 protocol.’’

LUCKNOW: In a big relief to people, the Uttar Pradesh government has further relaxed the COVID-19 lockdown norms from Sunday by allowing a maximum of 100 people to gather at a place outside COVID-19 containment zones.

In a letter addressed to police and administration officials in the state, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said, "In closed and at open places, a maximum of 100 persons have been allowed to gather at a place, while following COVID-19 protocol.’’ 

“Earlier, as per June 19 government order, a maximum of 50 persons were allowed to gather at open and closed places," the order stated. A distance of two yards will have to be maintained in seating arrangement for guests, the order further elaborated.