The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday released new guidelines for holding weddings and other functions in the state in the wake of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
These functions can be performed outside of containment zones, but with reduced capacity. According to the guidelines, in the case of wedding functions, the number of guests must be 50 percent of the capacity of a wedding hall, but the number is limited to a maximum of 100.
Organizers must have masks, disinfectants and thermal scanners on site. Guests will also need to follow social distancing.
However, there are no restrictions for wedding DJs and marching bands.
FIR will be registered against those who violate the guidelines, a state government order said. The order has been issued by Chief Secretary Rajendra Tiwari.
In containment areas, no such function is allowed.
According to the Union Health Ministry, Uttar Pradesh has 23,806 active cases of COvid-19, while it has reported 7,559 deaths due to the infection. Up to 4,95,415 people have recovered from the disease.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Monday that the Covid-19 threat is far from over and that people should remain vigilant until a vaccine is developed.
“The threat of Covid-19 is far from over. Our scientists are making great efforts to develop a vaccine, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Still, we will have to be vigilant until the vaccine is developed and given to all people, ”Adityanath said after inaugurating an apheresis facility in the state capital, Lucknow, for the treatment of Covid-19 patients and dengue.
He praised the contribution of all those involved in the task of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in the state and said their efforts have also been recognized globally.
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