COVID-19: Assam comes up with new SOP as cases surge

With surge in COVID-19 cases Assam has come up with new SOP which banned all cultural programmes, award functions and participation of school children for the Republic Day celebrations.

Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua said the Republic Day programme will be limited to National Flag hoisting, speech by the guest of honour and ceremonial parade only.

"Republic Day programme will be limited to National Flag hoisting, speech by the guest of honour and ceremonial parade only. Other activities like cultural programmes, award, prize distribution are to be avoided. The gathering for Republic Day programme may be limited to a maximum of 1,000 for state function and 200 for any other distribution are to be avoided," the order stated.


"Pre and Post Republic Day programme may be avoided in view of the prevailing COVID function in Kamrup (Metro) district, 500 for district level situation in the state. There shall be no involvement of school children in ceremonial parade or march past. Only trained police, security personnel and Homeguards who are fully vaccinated shall be allowed to participate in the ceremonial parade and march past," it said.

Assam reported 6,897 new cases and 15 deaths on Friday. There are 45,021 active cases, while the positivity rate stands at 12.13 per cent.