The government of UP changes COVID 19 lockdown guidelines, permits 100 people to attend weddings at places outside containment zones

The government of Uttar Pradesh has relaxed the COVID 19 lockdown norms from Sunday by allowing a maximum of 100 people to the crowd at a place outside COVID containment zones. Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi declared in a letter addressed to police and administration officials in a state said, In closed and at open places, a maximum of 100 people have been permitted to gather at a place, while following COVID protocol.

A maximum of 50 people was allowed to gather at open and closed places, the order stated. A distance of two yards will have to be maintained in seating arrangement for guests, the order said further. He said the toilets must be cleaned and sanitized.