Lockdown updates: No lockdown extension in Pune, bi-weekly lockdown in Bengal; check state-wise details
Coronavirus Lockdown in India update, state-wise lockdown latest news: West Bengal government has announced complete lockdown across the state for two days every week in the wake of a spike in coronavirus cases in the state
- Jul 21, 2020,
- Updated Jul 21, 2020 4:53 PM IST
In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, many state governments and union territories have decided to reimpose lockdown in several districts and cities. India's COVID-19 caseload surged to 11.55 lakh on Tuesday. The country has seen a surge of more than 5 lakh coronavirus cases from July 1 to date. State governments have opted for 'lockdown' as a strategy to contain the spread of the virus. Some states have opted for a weekend or bi-weekly lockdown, while others have extended the lockdown for weeks.
Here's a list of the states that extended lockdown or put in strict restrictions:
A weekend lockdown has been imposed in Jammu from July 24. According to a notice by the District's Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) would be enforced in Jammu from 6 pm on Friday and Monday from July 24.
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In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, many state governments and union territories have decided to reimpose lockdown in several districts and cities. India's COVID-19 caseload surged to 11.55 lakh on Tuesday. The country has seen a surge of more than 5 lakh coronavirus cases from July 1 to date. State governments have opted for 'lockdown' as a strategy to contain the spread of the virus. Some states have opted for a weekend or bi-weekly lockdown, while others have extended the lockdown for weeks.
Here's a list of the states that extended lockdown or put in strict restrictions:
A weekend lockdown has been imposed in Jammu from July 24. According to a notice by the District's Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) would be enforced in Jammu from 6 pm on Friday and Monday from July 24.
Also read: Delhi rains: Heavy showers bring respite to Delhiites; IMD predicts more rainfall in next 24 hours
Also read: Every fifth person in Delhi already had a brush with COVID-19: Study