Haryana allows gathering exceeding 500 in open spaces

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 27

Haryana government on Saturday allowed gatherings in open spaces exceeding 500 persons, subject to strict observance of Covid-19 appropriate behavioural norms and social distancing.

However, in indoor spaces, gatherings of up to 50 per cent of the hall capacity are allowed with a ceiling of maximum of 200 persons, said the order issued by Chief Secretary Vijai Vardhan.

Meanwhile, the state extended the lockdown with relaxations from November 28 till December 31.

Earlier, the government had allowed the restaurants, bars, gyms, spas and club houses or restaurants of golf courses to open to their full capacity with adherence to Covid norms.

Cinema halls, both in malls and standalone, have been allowed to open to their full capacity.

Also, full residential varsities in the state are directed to plan re-opening their campuses for physical classes as per their respective semester schedules.