Covid19: SMC decides to shut gardens, selected BRTS/city bus routes

Surat: In view of rising number of Covid19 cases in the city, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has today announced its decision to shut all gardens and shantikunj under SMC for public for indefinite period.

SMC has also decided to shut 20 routes of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) and city bus in the areas where high number of Covid19 cases are recorded, such as Athwa, Rander, Limbayat, Adajan, Pal, Vesu, school-college and textile activities areas and Ring road.

SMC has also ordered schools, colleges and tuition classes across all zones to function only through online mode. Only for examinations, they can function offline.

Covid19 test has been made mandatory across all entry check posts, entry points and toll plaza in Surat.

It’s worth noting that among all cities and districts of Gujarat, Surat city has recorded highest number of daily cases of Covid19 in last few days.

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