Uttar Pradesh: Guest limit capped at 25 in events

LUCKNOW: The state government has revised rules for social gatherings during the second wave of Covid-19 and from now, only 25 persons can be invited to a wedding or social event.
The change in rules comes even as the government claims that UP’s positivity rate has fallen from a high of about 20% to around 3.5% now. The state reported 8,737 cases on Tuesday, against a high of over 38,000 in end April. Corona curfew has been in place in UP since April 30 and is scheduled to be lifted at 7am on May 24.
In the notice issued by additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Awasthi on Tuesday, the government fixed the limit of 25 people for an event, whether it is held in the open or in an enclosed space. Earlier, the government had allowed 50 people in an enclosed space and 100 in an open space.
In the fresh notification, 25 persons will be allowed at an event on the condition that Covid protocols are followed, distancing is maintained between chairs, face masks are worn and sanitisers are provided.