A notification has been issued relaxing the restrictions from August 11. Due to relaxation of restrictions, shops and shopping malls are opening all over the country following the hygiene rules. This was stated in a notification issued by the Cabinet Department on Sunday (August 8).
According to the notification, shopping malls, markets, shops can be kept open from 10 am to 8 pm from August 11. Besides, food shops, hotels and restaurants can be kept open from 8 am to 10 pm by leaving half the seats empty. In all cases the wearing of masks should be ensured and the hygiene rules formulated by the Health Department should be followed properly.
Strict restrictions started from July 1 to prevent the spread of Corona virus. Restrictions are relaxed for 8 days on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Later the restrictions started again from July 23 to August 5. That restriction was extended till August 10.