The Bihar government on Thursday issued new guidelines for organising weddings and other related events in wake of the sudden surge in COVID cases in the state.

The state government has limited the number of guests allowed at the wedding and other related events to 100, including staffs. Moreover, thermal screening of all the people and the guests present at the event or wedding is mandatory. Wearing masks is compulsory for every individual present at the event. 

The wedding procession of the groom will not be allowed till December 3 also playing a band or musical instruments is also prohibited. Meanwhile, band or other musical instruments will be allowed at the entrance of the wedding hall or the venue. 

These restrictions will be in force till December 3. 

The Nitish Kumar government has also advised people not to take part in `Kartik Snan` at rivers as it can cause the spread of coronavirus. During the whole month, the government will keep awaring people of the exposure to COVID-19 while taking a holy dip in the rivers. 

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