Assam government had tightened Covid curbs to contain the transmission of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The state prohibited the entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals.
It said that all people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces. The state had allowed classes 9-12 on alternate days and had suspended offline classes up to Class 8.
However, today, Assam's chief minister has announced that from February 15 onwards all Covid cubs will be withdrawn. Further, Sarma urged students, who are going to sit for the board exam this year to take Covid vaccines.
He also informed that Guwahati Municipal Corporation and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council elections will be held in April. Assam's active Covid cases stood at 8,354 as of Sunday evening.