The Assam government has issued directions to district authorities, bank, civil bodies and private organizations in pursuance of the new guidelines of the Ministry of the Home Affairs. The order said wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places, workplaces and during transport. The state government has also prohibited large public gatherings.<br />''<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <br />''</span>The Assam government has strictly ordered government departments and private organizations to strictly follow the health and hygiene norms to prevent the spread of Covid -19. The Mission Director of National Health Mission Dr. Lakshman S said that the number of cases are gradually decreasing in Guwahati city. He further said that cases have increased at some other places due to more number of tests.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar hailed Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the Assam government for helping Bhutan in tackling the COVID 19 situation.<br />