The COVID-induced night curfew in Manipur would be maintained. An order said, “Night curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. will be rigorously implemented.” The new directive from the Manipur government’s home department will be in effect for 15 days, from August 23 to September 6. “Health Department shall scale up vaccination, contact tracing, and testing by providing additional manpower, mobility support, and IEC-Advocacy,” the order read.

“Health Department shall scale up vaccination, contact tracing, and testing by providing additional manpower, mobility support, and IEC-Advocacy,” the order read. “All standalone shops like shops selling construction material, hardware, electrical items, cement, stationery, etc. located outside Paona Bazaar and Thangal Bazaar are also allowed to open from 7 AM to 2 PM. Shopping malls shall remain closed,” the order further read.

“Opening of local vegetable vendors from 7 AM to 2 PM for purchase by the locals on all days. The vegetable vendors should be seated at least 6 feet away from one another on spaces marked by District Administration and should wear masks all the time. Local grocery shops may open from 7 AM to 2 PM and shops selling fish, poultry, and poultry products from 8 AM to 2 PM. Shops selling milk and fresh milk products every day from 6 AM to 9 AM.”