New Covid curbs from Jan 13

The government has imposed new restrictions across the country from January 13 in a bid to prevent further spreading of coronavirus, including its new variant Omicron.

The Cabinet Division issued a circular containing 11-point restrictions on Monday evening.

The restrictions as follow:

1. People will compulsorily wear masks at all gatherings, including shops, shopping malls, markets, hotel-restaurants, otherwise they will face punishment as per law;

2. All will have to wear masks outside home, including offices and courts. Mobile courts will be conducted across the country to prevent violations of the health rules;

3. It is mandatory to show COVID-19 vaccination certificate to take meal sitting at restaurants, and stay in residential hotels;

4. The students aged above 12 won't be allowed to enter educational institutions without vaccination certificate after the date stipulated by the Ministry of Education;

5. The authorities concerned must increase screening at land, sea, and air ports;

6. Bus, train, and launch will operate with half passenger capacity. Drivers of all kind of vehicles and their assistants must have coronavirus vaccination certificate;

7. Passengers coming from abroad must show vaccination certificate, and the authorities concerned will have to conduct their Rapid Antigen test;

8. Imams will make the woorshippers awarned in 'Khutba' at all mosques about complying with the health guidelines, including wearing masks;

9. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will accomplish necessary campaign and take measures aiming to accelerate inoculation and booster dose;

10. Social, political, religious ceremonies, and rallies at open place will stay close until further instruction;

11. Local administration can take step discussing with people concerned if any special situation creates in any area.

The curbs came after the coronavirus cases in the country suddenly started rising for the last couple of days.

Today the daily infections exceeded 2000 after around four months. 

RMM/SU