Lucknow: In the view of rising COVID-19 infections in the state, the Uttar Pradesh authorities on Saturday (May 15, 2021) determined to increase the partial corona curfew in the state till May 24.
Earlier, the UP authorities had imposed a corona curfew in the state on April 29, which was later prolonged on May 10 and 17 respectively.
The choice was taken a day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a digital assembly with prime officers of the state to assessment the COVID-19 scenario.
As per the experiences, the lethal coronavirus an infection has reached the rural elements of the state, which has now turn into a main concern for the Yogi Adityanath-led UP authorities.
To carry some aid to the native retailers, shopkeepers and avenue distributors, the UP authorities introduced Rs 1,000 as an allowance, together with ration for the following three months.
“The partial corona curfew has helped in controlling the COVID-19 spread in the state. Keeping this in mind, the duration is being increased,” Adityanath stated in an announcement.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath additionally added that the state authorities is already offering free testing, therapy and vaccination for COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday reported as many as 12,547 cases and 281 loss of life in the final 24 hours, taking the state toll reached 17,238.
One of the worst-hit districts in the state, Lucknow, noticed a substantial fall new cases at 617 on Saturday.