Uttar Pradesh under 'partial curfew' since April 30 is among states with highest active Covid cases

In view of the current Covid situation across the nation, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended the “partial coronavirus curfew” till 7 am on May 24.

Amid a surge in novel coronavirus cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government had imposed a weekend curfew on April 16. The state government had on April 29 announced that weekend curfews will hereon cover Mondays as well. The order was later extended until May 6, and then again until May 10. With Uttar Pradesh being listed among the top ten states with the highest active caseload, the state government further extended the “partial coronavirus curfew” till 7 am on May 24 to contain the surge in the virus cases. As per the restrictions that are currently in effect, all shops and establishments are required to remain closed in the containment zones. Shopping malls, markets, gyms, sports complexes and restaurants (except for home delivery) have also been shut across the state.