curfew is lifted from tomorrow : Health guidelines to be followed from tomorrow issued

The Health Ministry today issued a new set of guidelines under two phases to be followed in the month of October once the curfew is lifted from tomorrow (01).

The set of guidelines under the first phase will be in effect from October 1 to 15 while the set of guidelines under the second phase will come into effect from October 16 to 31.

According to the new guidelines, interprovincial travel restrictions are to continue with exemptions for essential activities while all non-essential travel is not permitted from 10 pm- 4 am daily.

Also, trains will not be operated, though the curfew is lifted; however, buses will be in operation within the provinces only.

Public and shared transport should preferably be non-air-conditioned and windows should be opened while only seated passengers are allowed in public transport. It is also a must to wear a mask properly during travel.

Moreover, all work settings should reduce the number of employees coming to work at a given time and where possible adopt work from home. Essential services and industries are exempted and others should function with minimum required numbers, as decided by the Head of the institute.

According to the new guidelines, all public gatherings are not allowed until further notice.