COVID-19 update: Several states extend lockdown and curfews!
In a bid to contain the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, several state governments have decided to extend the lockdown and curfews.
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Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, etc. have already extended the lockdown. Read here
The new states include Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Odisha, Manipur, and Andhra Pradesh.
Important: Air and train travel will remain unaffected, and movement to/from airports and railway stations will be permitted with an ID card and valid ticket/boarding pass.
Kindly note: We advise you to keep checking our state-wise COVID-19 Travel Guide before booking your tickets.
> Odisha
To tackle the second wave of COVID-19, the Odisha government has extended the lockdown in the state for two more weeks. The government said in a directive that there shall be a lockdown throughout the state from May 19 till 5 am of June 1. Relaxation window during weekdays has been reduced from 6 hours to 4 hours.
See the details here:
#Lockdown extended in #Odisha till June 1. Weekend shutdown will also continue. Relaxation window during weekdays reduced from existing 6 hours to 4 hours, while maximum gathering for wedding events capped at 25 during the period.@NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha pic.twitter.com/bSJhVMibaa
— Sudarsan Maharana (@Sud_TNIE) May 18, 2021
> Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand government announced that it has extended COVID curfew till 6 am, May 25 due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the state. A maximum of 20 people will be allowed in the wedding ceremony and a negative COVID-19 test report (not older than 72 hours) will be mandatory. COVID-19 curfew will be exempted only for medical emergencies and COVID patients.
Tweet here:
कोविड कर्फ़्यू के संबंध में आयोजित उच्च स्तरीय बैठक में शासकीय प्रवक्ता श्री सुबोध उनियाल ने राज्य सरकार के महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय की जानकारी दी। उन्होंने बताया कि आगामी 18 मई से प्रातः 6 बजे से 25 मई प्रातः 6 बजे तब कोविड कर्फ्यू का दूसरा चरण लागू होगा।
— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) May 17, 2021
> Nagaland
Owing to the rise in the COVID cases, the Nagaland government on Wednesday extended the total lockdown in the state till May 31.
See the official order here:
Lockdown extented till 31 May 2021.
After reviewing the current situation and taking into account the consistent rise of COVID-19 positive cases in the State the HPC decided to extend the State wide total lockdown with the existing conditions till 31 May 2021.#Nagaland pic.twitter.com/jRtwEZIsI1— Naga Hills (@Hillsnaga) May 19, 2021
> Andhra Pradesh
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases daily, the Andhra Pradesh government extended the partial lockdown in the state till the end of this month, i.e., May 31. As per the directives, a strict statewide curfew will be imposed from 12 PM to 6 AM, during which only emergency services will be allowed to function. Except for hospitals and medical stores, all shops, commercial establishments like restaurants will close at 12 PM.
Official tweet below:
In order to contain the spread of #COVID19, the ongoing curfew from 12:00PM to 6:00AM will hereby be extended till 31st May 2021. #APFightsCorona #COVID19Pandemic #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/kA2oSQ5z64
— ArogyaAndhra (@ArogyaAndhra) May 17, 2021
> Manipur
The government of Manipur has imposed a 10-day curfew in 7 districts of Manipur – Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur, and Ukhrul. The curfew has been in effect since May 18 and will remain in force till May 28. All persons going for COVID-19 vaccination, COVID testing and medical emergencies are exempted. All the healthcare facilities, pharmacies, hospitals will remain operational.
See the tweet here:
Manipur: Govt. has announced a curfew in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Ukhrul w.e.f 18 to 28 May 2021. pic.twitter.com/cF802z0fLC
— Prasar Bharati News Services पी.बी.एन.एस. (@PBNS_India) May 17, 2021
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