Lockdown expanded in some states and UTs
As COVID-19 cases in the second wave rising in a huge number, many states along with UTs has extended lockdown or restrictions. States and UTs like Haryana, Telangana, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Goa have extended lockdown or restrictions for a week to a fortnight in June.
On the other hand, the Delhi government has announced the unlocking process from 31st May. According to him, the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi is steadily coming down.
West Bengal has also extended lockdown in the state till 15th June. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared shops like books, grocery shops, etc. will remain open from 12 PM to 3 PM. Technology industries can work with10 percent of employees.
In Haryana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced lockdown till 7th June 5 AM. In the state, shops will remain open from 9 AM to 3 AM as per the odd-even system. Educational institutes like colleges, schools, industrial training institutes will remain closed till 15th June.
Odisha Chief Minister S C Mohapatra also declared lockdown till 17th May. A statement from Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s office said, 10 days lockdown has been extended from Monday (31st May).
Maharashtra Government also has extended restrictions for 15 days from 1st June. The Goa Government announced a ‘corona curfew’ till 7th June. Uttar Pradesh government declared relaxation in the state from 1st June. But 20 districts along with Lucknow the state capital will not be a part of this relaxation due to the rising cases of COVID-19.
The unlocking process has also started in the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. But gyms, clubs, spas, cinemas massage centers, multiplexes, educational institutes will remain shut.
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News source: Zee news
Updated by Sharaya Paul