Uttar Pradesh Extends Coronavirus Curfew Till May 24

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the partial corona curfew has helped in controlling the COVID-19 spread in the state.

The Uttar Pradesh government decided today to extend the partial coronavirus curfew till 7 am on May 24. A decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Earlier, the government had decided to increase the duration of the curfew till 7 am on May 17. "The partial corona curfew has helped in controlling the COVID-19 spread in the state," Mr Adityanath said in a statement. "Keeping this in mind, the duration is being increased."