Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clearly stated to the press that schools and colleges will continue to operate normally as COVID-19 cases in the state decline.
- “The Hospitalisation rate of COVID-19 Cases in Assam is declining, as Low as 12% Currently. People have also considered the Omicron Variant as a New Normal. Hence, we don’t want to impose stringent Norms and Restrictions.”
- “As a result of the Reasons, schools and colleges will operate on a normal basis.” Local Containment Zones will be proclaimed if any COVID-19 cases are discovered. The Chief Minister went on to say that such areas would be shut down for seven days.
- Night Curfew timing in Assam will be delayed to 11:00 PM again, starting from February 1. Currently, the Night Curfew is imposed from 10:00 PM.
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