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COVID-19 curfew extended for another week in Uttarakhand

Giving more relaxations, shops and business establishments have been allowed to open six days a week instead of five.

June 29, 2021 / 13:15 IST
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Giving more relaxations, shops and business establishments have been allowed to open six days a week instead of five.

Covid curfew in Uttarakhand has been extended by another week till July 6 with more relaxations. The extended curfew, which came into effect on Tuesday, will remain in force till 6 am on July 6, an order issued by Chief Secretary Om Prakash said.

Giving more relaxations, shops and business establishments have been allowed to open six days a week instead of five.

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They will remain open even on Sundays in the two popular tourist spots of Mussoorie and Nainital, the order said. Markets in these towns will remain closed on Tuesday.

Gyms and coaching centres for job aspirants have also been allowed to open with 50 per cent occupancy.

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