The state government announced on Tuesday that restrictions on commercial and other activities, along with night curfew, will continue for another week. A number of restrictions are already in force in all eight municipal corporation areas and 28 other cities and towns in a bid to contain spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

The restrictions and night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am will remain in force until May18, after which a decision will be taken, the state government said.

Trade and commerce bodies like the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry had sought some relaxation in day-time restrictions on commercial activity, as these were affecting the livelihood of a number of traders, especially, small-time traders.
Thanking citizens for co-operating with the government, CM Vijay Rupani, after the core committee meeting, said that as a result of night curfew and other restrictions,the number of daily Covid-19 positive cases have dropped from over 14,000 to around 11,000.

A statement said that all shops providing essential goods — medicines, fruits and vegetables, milk, opticians, groceries, bakeries and other stores selling eatables — will remain open. Besides, industries, factories and construction activities will continue to remain open across the state.

All other guidelines will remain unchanged, the government informed.

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