Under the unlock process in Uttarakhand, the government has extended the curfew in the state by another week till July 13 with more relaxation. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Govt Spokesperson Subodh Uniyal said, "COVID-curfew extended till 6 am of July 13, 2021. Malls to reopen at 50% capacity and markets to remain closed on weekends."
At the same time, shopping malls will now be able to open with 50 percent capacity. But the ban on swimming pools and cinema halls will continue. The rest of the rules of the COVID-19 curfew will remain in force. The mandatory requirement of the negative report for people coming from outside the state will also continue. Schools will not open in the state now.
The state government has already given permission to open all coaching centers and gyms with 50 percent capacity. In these, only students and candidates above the age of 18 years are allowed to enter. As before, tourist places Nainital and Mussoorie will open on Sunday. Instead, it will be closed on Tuesday. In respect of other tourist places, the District Magistrate can take a decision at his discretion.
The government has opened all the protected areas, tiger reserves, zoos and reserved forests under the forest department located in the state. All business establishments (markets) will open in the state on week days from 8 am to 7 pm. Vegetables, sweets and other shops will also open till 7 pm. Sports institutes, stadiums and playgrounds allowed to open in the state with a 50 percent capacity for the training of players above 18 years of age. The Sports Department will issue a separate SOP for this.
