Amaravati, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Relaxing Covid curfew uniformly across the state from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Andhra Pradesh government has warned that heavy penalties will be levied on commercial establishments found violating Covid norms, which can include shutting down for 2-3 days.
"Hefty penalties will be imposed on commercial establishments violating Covid rules. If needed, they will be shut down for 2 - 3 days," said an official statement on Monday.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy chaired a review meeting on the pandemic situation on Monday where these decisions were taken.
As part of strictly implementing Covid prevention measures, the government will levy a fine of Rs 100 on maskless people. All, including employees of commercial establishments are required to wear a mask.
Andhra Pradesh has created a dedicated whatsApp number for people to report photographic evidence on people and entities violating the Covid norms.
Wearing a mask and not huddling in groups when outside in markets and other public places are mandatory.
Market committees have been instructed to ensure all customers wear a mask.
Curfew will last for eight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday until further notice.
Source: IANS
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