New Delhi: As India is grappling with the second wave of lethal COVID-19, a number of states and Union Territories have extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown or curfew to curb the unfold of the virus.
India on Saturday (May 22, 2021) reported over 2,57,299 new infections and 4,194 deaths within the final 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry’s information.
The complete caseload of the nation now stands at 2,62,89,290, of which, 2,95,525 folks have succumbed to the virus, whereas 2,30,70,365 have recovered.
Here is the checklist of states which have extended lockdown or corona curfews this week:
Kerala
The Kerala authorities on Friday (May 21, 2021) introduced that it will likely be extending the state-wide lockdown until May 30, to include the unfold of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state has been beneath lockdown since May 8, 2021 after weekend restrictions and lockdown-like curbs imposed earlier failed to create any desired affect by way of the each day caseload of the contaminated individuals.
Kerala on Friday reported 29,673 circumstances and 142 deaths. The common positivity price within the state was 23.23 % on Friday.
Karnataka
The Karnataka authorities on Friday (May 21, 2021) extended the state-wide COVID-19 lockdown for 2 weeks until June 7. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa made the announcement on Friday saying that the choice has been taken after a gathering with officers and ministers. Karnataka first imposed COVID-19 lockdown on May 10, 2021.
Karnataka on Friday reported 32,218 circumstances and 353 deaths. The positivity price has been over 20 per cent in 27 of the 30 districts within the state.
Goa
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday (May 21, 2021) introduced that the state authorities is extending its ongoing COVID-19 restrictions until May 31 within the view of COVID-19 pandemic.
After a state cupboard assembly, the Goa CM stated, “We are extending state curfew to May 31. Norms will proceed as they had been.” Earlier, the authorities had imposed a 15-day lengthy curfew from May 9, 2021.
Goa on Friday reported 1,625 circumstances and 30 deaths. The positivity price within the state was 32 % on Friday.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh authorities on Friday (May 21, 2021) extended the continuing curfew in Bhopal amid a spike in Covid-19 circumstances until 31 May. The choice to prolong the corona curfew has been taken in a gathering of the Bhopal Crisis Management Team. Madhya Pradesh on Friday reported 4,384 circumstances and 79 deaths.
Additionally, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday (May 22, 2021) stated that corona curfew might be lifted from June 1. “But unlocking should be done in a way that virus doesn’t spread again,” he stated.
Other than Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Goa, many different states have imposed lockdown-like curbs to include unfold of COVID-19.
Here’s the entire checklist:
Uttar Pradesh: Corona curfew until 7 am on May 24
Delhi: Lockdown until 5 am on May 24
Maharashtra: Lockdown until 7 am on June 1
Jharkhand: Partial lockdown until May 27
Haryana: Lockdown restrictions until May 24
Jammu and Kashmir: Corona curfew until 7 am on May 24
Himachal Pradesh: Corona curfew until 7 am on May 26
Chhattisgarh: Lockdown restrictions until May 31
Bihar: Lockdown restrictions until May 25
