<p>The night curfew in 36 cities of Gujarat, including nine metros, has been extended by three more days to control the spread of coronavirus, the state government said on Monday.</p>.<p>As per the decision taken by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the limited restrictions, including the curfew between 8 pm and 6 am, will continue to be in place in 36 cities from Tuesday to Thursday, a government release said.</p>.<p>Restrictions currently in force in other parts of Gujarat except these 36 cities will also continue between 6 am on May 18 till 6 am on May 20, it said.</p>.<p>Rupani said the government will take a call on whether to extend the night curfew and other curbs beyond May 20 after assessing the COVID-19 situation.</p>.<p>Gujarat on Monday reported 7,135 new coronavirus positive cases, taking its infection count to 7,59,754, while 81 deaths increased the toll in the state to 9,202, an official said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the chief minister thanked the industry and the people for extending their support to the government, saying the joint effort has paid off as the number of COVID-19 cases has seen a decline.</p>.<p>The government has only ordered the continuation of essential services and activities during these three days, in accordance with the Centre's guidelines, said the release.</p>.<p>Services directly associated with the operation of COVID-19 and those specified as essential and urgent will not be affected.</p>.<p>Medical, paramedical and allied health services, oxygen production and distribution systems will also continue, it said.</p>.<p>The government has decided to allow shops of eyeglasses to remain open under the category of medical and health-related services.</p>.<p>Distribution and sale of dairy, milk, vegetables, fruits and home delivery services of vegetables will continue in these 36 cities so that normal life is not affected.</p>.<p>Offices will have to ensure that the employee strength remains only 50 per cent on working days.</p>.<p>All types of manufacturing/ industrial units, construction, and raw material supply units will continue to operate with strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines.</p>.<p>A maximum of 50 persons will be allowed to attend marriages while 20 persons can attend a funeral/burial, it said. </p>
<p>The night curfew in 36 cities of Gujarat, including nine metros, has been extended by three more days to control the spread of coronavirus, the state government said on Monday.</p>.<p>As per the decision taken by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the limited restrictions, including the curfew between 8 pm and 6 am, will continue to be in place in 36 cities from Tuesday to Thursday, a government release said.</p>.<p>Restrictions currently in force in other parts of Gujarat except these 36 cities will also continue between 6 am on May 18 till 6 am on May 20, it said.</p>.<p>Rupani said the government will take a call on whether to extend the night curfew and other curbs beyond May 20 after assessing the COVID-19 situation.</p>.<p>Gujarat on Monday reported 7,135 new coronavirus positive cases, taking its infection count to 7,59,754, while 81 deaths increased the toll in the state to 9,202, an official said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the chief minister thanked the industry and the people for extending their support to the government, saying the joint effort has paid off as the number of COVID-19 cases has seen a decline.</p>.<p>The government has only ordered the continuation of essential services and activities during these three days, in accordance with the Centre's guidelines, said the release.</p>.<p>Services directly associated with the operation of COVID-19 and those specified as essential and urgent will not be affected.</p>.<p>Medical, paramedical and allied health services, oxygen production and distribution systems will also continue, it said.</p>.<p>The government has decided to allow shops of eyeglasses to remain open under the category of medical and health-related services.</p>.<p>Distribution and sale of dairy, milk, vegetables, fruits and home delivery services of vegetables will continue in these 36 cities so that normal life is not affected.</p>.<p>Offices will have to ensure that the employee strength remains only 50 per cent on working days.</p>.<p>All types of manufacturing/ industrial units, construction, and raw material supply units will continue to operate with strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines.</p>.<p>A maximum of 50 persons will be allowed to attend marriages while 20 persons can attend a funeral/burial, it said. </p>