Shops and businesses can now open six days a weeks, instead of five. This allows for more relaxation.Covid curfew has been extended for another week in Uttarakhand, effective July 6, with further relaxations. Chief Secretary Om Prakash announced that the curfew extended, which was in effect from Tuesday, will continue to be in force until 6 a.m. on July 6.Shops and businesses can now open six days a weeks, instead of five. This allows for more relaxation.According to the order, they will be open even on Sundays in Nainital and Mussoorie, which are both popular tourist destinations. These towns' markets will be closed on Tuesday.With 50% occupancy, gyms and coaching centers for job-seekers have been permitted to open.Until further orders, however, schools, training institutes and malls will be closed. Online classes and distance learning are still permitted.COVID-19 Vaccine Commonly Asked Questions View More How does a vaccine function? The vaccine mimics a natural infection. A vaccine induces an immune response that protects people against future COVID-19 infections. It also builds herd immunity quickly to end the pandemic. A vaccine induces immunity in a sufficient number of people to prevent the spread of a disease from person-to-person. Good news is that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was relatively stable which makes it more likely that a vaccine will be developed. There are many vaccines. There are four main types of vaccines. One is a vaccine that is based on the entire virus. Two are vaccines that use a benign virus to carry the antigen of SARS.CoV. Three are nucleic-acid vaccines with genetic material such as DNA and RNA of the antigens. Four are protein subunit vaccines, which contain the recombinant protein of SARS.COV-2 and an adjuvant (booster). How long does it take for a vaccine to be developed? The process of developing a vaccine is complex and long. Vaccines are not given to patients with a specific disease, but are administered to healthy people as well as to vulnerable groups such children and pregnant women. It is mandatory to undergo rigorous testing. Although five years is the fastest time to develop a vaccine, it often takes twice as long or more. See moreFor those coming from the outside, or to hill regions from the plains, it is mandatory to register on the smartcity portal before they start their journey.50 percent of the capacity can be used by hotels, restaurants, and roadside cafes.
