PANAJI: The state government has restricted gatherings at indoor and outdoor venues even as chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday ruled out a lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.
According to an order issued on Thursday,
halls having a maximum capacity of 100 people will be allowed to accommodate a maximum of 50 people only. Similarly, a gathering of up to 50% or 100 persons — whichever is lower — will be permitted at halls that can usually accommodate more than 100 people.
For open-air premises and grounds, 50% of their capacity, or a maximum of 200 people — whichever is lower — will be allowed.
Both district magistrates have imposed these curbs on social, religious, sports, entertainment, educational and cultural meets, or any other form of gatherings within their respective jurisdictions. Contravention of the order will be punishable under IPC Section 188 (disobedience of order duly promulgated by public servant).