More lockdown relaxation in Udupi

Udupi, June 21, 2021: Udupi district has got more relief from Lockdown after the government included it in Category I.

The Principal Secretary and member secretary of the State Executive Committee have issued an order related to this today.

The decision has been taken after considering the weekly moving average positivity rate of districts as of June 20 and also taking into account the consistent declining trend of the case positivity rate.

The government has included six districts- Udupi, Bengaluru Rural, Shivamogga, Ballari, Chitradurga, and Vijayapura under the Category I districts.
All additional activities will be permitted for Category I districts until 5 am on July 5.

Activities allowed in Category I, according to June 19th order

Category I:

1. All production units/industrial establishment/industries are permitted to function with 50% of their staff strength strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour. However, production units/industrial establishments/industries engaged in Garment manufacturing are permitted to function with 30% of their staff strength strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour.
2. All Shops without any distinction between essential and non-essential goods/services allowed to function outside containment zone from 6 am to 5 pm strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour. However, air-conditioned shops, air-conditioned shopping complexes, malls, are not permitted to function. Home delivery of all items shall be encouraged 24×7 to minimize movement of individuals outside their homes. Operations shall be subject to adhering to National Directives for COVID 19 management.
3. All hotels, restaurants, eateries, bars and clubs allowed to function from 6 am to 5 pm for in-dining with 50% capacity strictly adhering to COVID 19 appropriate behaviour and no liquor will be permitted to be served while in-dining. Home delivery is permitted 24/7. However, hotels, restaurants eateries, bars and clubs with air-condition are not permitted to operate. Further Pubs are not permitted to function. Hospitality services (lodging, resorts, etc) allowed to function with 50% of its occupancy strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour and SOPs issued by the concerned department.
4. Only outdoor film/television-serial related shooting permitted strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour.
5. All Construction activities/ civil repair works including shops/establishments dealing with construction material, permitted outside containment zone adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour.
6. Parks permitted to open from 5 am to 6 pm for walking and jogging purpose strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behavior, but no group activities will be permitted.
7. Non air-conditioned Gymnasiums permitted to function with 50% of its capacity strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines/SOPs issued by concerned departments.
8. Metro Rail services are permitted, with 50% occupancy, strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour and SOPs issued by the concerned departments. Taxis, and auto rickshaws are permitted to operate and can carry maximum of 2 passengers only.
9. All outdoor sports activities allowed without spectators strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour and SOPs issued by the concerned departments.
10. All Government and private offices are permitted to function with 50% of their staff strength strictly adhering to COVID appropriate behaviour. However, offices dealing with essential and emergency services are permitted to function as per their requirement. Where ever possible Work from Home should be encouraged
11. Skill trainings pertaining to Health Sector, including Solid Waste Management, permitted.