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The Assam government on Friday extended the restrictions imposed due to the surge in COVID-19 positive cases and deaths till June 15 though it has increased the curfew relaxation by one hour.
UPDATED: May 26, 2021 00:12 IST
Assam has reported 9,784 new Covid-19 positive cases and 156 deaths in the past 48 hours. (File)
To check the spread of Covid-19, the Assam government on Tuesday extended the curfew in the urban areas of the state till June 5. The government has also advanced the night curfew in rural areas to 2 pm from the current 6 pm.
Assam has reported 9,784 new Covid-19 cases and 156 deaths in the past 48 hours.
Shops, commercial establishments, restaurants, dhabas, government and private offices will shut down by 1 pm on all days in rural areas.
The order was issued by Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah, who is also the Chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority.