These 6 states have imposed night curfew, partial COVID-19 lockdown; full details here
COVID-19 in India: List of cities under lockdown, night curfew as coronavirus cases escalate
- Apr 7, 2021,
- Updated Apr 7, 2021 3:52 PM IST
Several states and union territories have decided to impose strict restrictions for the public including lockdown, weekend lockdown, and night curfews to combat the rapid transmission of coronavirus infections.
India witnessed more than one lakh daily COVID-19 cases thrice--April 4, April 5, and April 7 -- this week. In fact, on Wednesday, the country witnessed the highest-ever single day spike since the first case of coronavirus was reported on January 30, 2020.
According to the Union Health Ministry, eight states (Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Gujarat) account for 84.44 per cent of the new deaths related to coronavirus.
Whereas Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh account for 75 per cent of total active cases in the country. At the moment, the active caseload of India stands at 8,43,473.
Here is a list of all the places where COVID-19 curbs have been introduced:
Rajasthan government has also imposed night curfew and ordered the closure of multiplexes, gymnasiums besides suspending classes 1 to 9 at schools till April 19. The night curfew will remain in force from 8 pm to 6 am. Dining at restaurants and hotels during the curfew hours has been prohibited while home delivery of food has been allowed.
Also read: Why COVID-19 cases suddenly spiked across India? Harsh Vardhan explains
Also read: COVID-19 vaccination: How to find nearest centre on Google Maps; check out steps
Several states and union territories have decided to impose strict restrictions for the public including lockdown, weekend lockdown, and night curfews to combat the rapid transmission of coronavirus infections.
India witnessed more than one lakh daily COVID-19 cases thrice--April 4, April 5, and April 7 -- this week. In fact, on Wednesday, the country witnessed the highest-ever single day spike since the first case of coronavirus was reported on January 30, 2020.
According to the Union Health Ministry, eight states (Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Gujarat) account for 84.44 per cent of the new deaths related to coronavirus.
Whereas Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh account for 75 per cent of total active cases in the country. At the moment, the active caseload of India stands at 8,43,473.
Here is a list of all the places where COVID-19 curbs have been introduced:
Rajasthan government has also imposed night curfew and ordered the closure of multiplexes, gymnasiums besides suspending classes 1 to 9 at schools till April 19. The night curfew will remain in force from 8 pm to 6 am. Dining at restaurants and hotels during the curfew hours has been prohibited while home delivery of food has been allowed.
Also read: Why COVID-19 cases suddenly spiked across India? Harsh Vardhan explains
Also read: COVID-19 vaccination: How to find nearest centre on Google Maps; check out steps