Summary:
In light of the rapidly increasing number of Covid-19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a state-wide curfew till May 18.
Here are the details for the same.
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In light of the rapidly increasing number of Covid-19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a state-wide curfew till May 18.
As per the order signed by Principal Secretary Anil Kumar Singhal, the curfew will be in place from 12 noon till 6am.
Guidelines to be followed
* During the period of implementation of the curfew, all firms, shops, establishments, offices, educational institutions, restaurants shall close at 12pm and re-open after 6am except hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmacies and those dealing with the supply of specified essential services.
* District collectors and magistrates of the state will impose regulations under section 144 prohibiting the gathering of the public.
* Movement of not more than five persons will be permitted during the designated hours.
This shall not be applicable for people standing in queues adhering to social distancing norms for purchasing goods and services.
* Movement of essential and non-essential goods have been exempted from the curfew.
* Number of guests allowed at marriages fixed at 20.