Good news! CM Yogi Adityanath orders partial relaxation in weekend closure in UP

There has been a marked improvement in the pandemic situation as 12 districts have no active COVID cases as of now. Districts with no active cases include Aligarh, Amethi, Chitrakoot, Etah, Firozabad, Gonda, Hathras, Kasganj, Pilibhit, Pratapgarh, Shamli and Sonbhadra while the recovery rate stands at 98.6 per cent.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to consider a partial relaxation in the weekend closure of shops and business establishments as the pandemic situation has improved considerably in the state. According to a government spokesman, the Chief Minister has directed the home department to present detailed guidelines in this regard. At present, markets, shops and business establishments are allowed to open from 6 AM to 10 PM from Monday to Friday, while Saturday and Sunday are the weekly closure days. However, the Chief Minister now wants partial relaxation in the two-day weekly closure of shops and markets. CM Yogi has also directed officials to ensure COVID protocols are followed everywhere and there should not be any unnecessary congregation of people anywhere.