Tripura government announces night curfew amid Covid surge

In accordance with the new COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Tripura government, the night curfew came into effect across the state on Monday. The night curfew, from 9pm to 5am,

In accordance with the new COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Tripura government, the night curfew came into effect across the state on Monday. The night curfew, from 9pm to 5am, will be in place till January 20.

During the curfew hours, police are also seen keeping a close eye on the streets. Officer-in-charge of West Agartala police station, Jayanta Karmakar, said that anyone found violating the COVID-19 protocols would be strictly dealt with.

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Measures are being taken to avoid the further spread of the deadly coronavirus. The government has requested people to follow COVID’s appropriate behaviour.

According to the new guidelines issued by the Tripura government, Movie halls, sports complexes & stadiums, entertainment parks, and bars are to be kept open only with 50% capacity. Meanwhile, gyms & swimming pools are to be operated at 1/3 capacity.

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The state reported 176 new cases in the previous 24 hours. With the detection of these fresh cases, the total active tally in the state mounted to 753. The positivity rate in the state is currently at 3.91 percent.

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