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DGHS issues 15 new restrictions to limit spread of omicron

Tuesday, 4 January 2022


The Directorate General of Health Services has imposed a set of 15 restrictions to try and limit the spread of the new omicron variant of COVID-19.

The restrictions include more health tests and screenings of people entering the country, limits on social, political and religious gatherings, use of masks outdoors and enforcement of health restrictions on public transport.

Restaurants can only offer dine-in services at half capacity, reports bdnews24.com.

However, Health Minister Zahid Maleque Monday announced plans to require citizens to show proof of vaccination in order to dine in restaurants.