COVID-19 Restrictions from 02-02-2022 to 08-02-2022
All schools, colleges, universities, coaching institutions, etc. shall remain closed
Patiala News 1 February 2022
Punjab Schools and Colleges have been closed till February 08, 2022, as per the new lockdown-like guidelines announced. In last orders Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Punjab government imposed a night curfew in the state between 10 pm to 5 am. The new orders issued by the Punjab Government are as follows in detail.
1. Social distancing and wearing of masks
a) Wearing of masks by all persons in public places, including workplaces, etc. will be mandatory and must be strictly observed and enforced.
b) Social distancing i.e minimum 6 feet distance (do Gaz ki Duri) for all the activities shall always be maintained.
2. Movement of persons – night curfew (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.)
Movement of individuals for all the non-essential activities shall remain prohibited between 10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. within municipal limits of all the cities and towns of Punjab. The district authorities are accordingly asked to issue prohibitory orders under section 144 of Cr. PC and ensure strict compliance. However, essential activities include operation of multiple shifts in the industry, offices, etc. (both Government and private), movement of persons and goods on National and State Highways and unloading of cargo, and travel of persons to their destinations after disembarking from buses, trains, and airplanes will be permitted. There shall be no restriction on the movement of raw materials, finished goods, personnel, etc related to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs, including vaccines and medical devices, diagnostic testing kits, etc.
3. Gatherings
Gatherings shall be limited to 500 persons indoors and 1000 persons outdoors. This shall also be subject to an upper limit of 50% of the capacity of the venue. These gatherings will be subject to compliance with COVID appropriate behavior.
4. Online teaching/distance learning to be encouraged
All schools, colleges, universities, coaching institutions, etc. shall remain closed. However, these institutions are expected to maintain the academic schedule through online teaching. However, medical and nursing colleges may continue to function normally.
5. Prohibited/Restricted activities
a) All bars, cinemas halls, multiplexes, malls, restaurants, spas, gyms, sports complexes, museums, zoos, etc. shall be allowed to operate at 50% of their capacity subject to all staff present being fully vaccinated.
b) AC buses will run at 50% of capacity.
6. Principle of No Mask – No Service
No Service shall be provided in Government or private offices to the persons not wearing a proper mask.
7. Only passengers who are fully vaccinated, or Covid recovered or with negative RTPCR report of fewer than 72 hrs shall be allowed entry in Punjab. In case a passenger doesn’t have either of these, RAT testing shall be mandatory. Passengers traveling by flights shall be mandatorily required to be fully vaccinated, or Covid recovered, or with negative RTPCR reports of the last 72 hrs.
8. Persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees shall be exempted from attending office but are required to work from home.
9. District Administrations, as well as Managements of all Schools, Colleges, Universities, etc. (Government as well as Private), shall make all efforts to get youth/students in the age group of 15 – 18 years vaccinated.
