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COVID-19 Lockdown: Coronavirus-induced curbs, restrictions in these states, union territories
As the demand for imposition of a country-wide lockdown gains momentum, large parts of India are already under similar strict curbs for varying periods in a bid to check the unrelenting COVID wave. Take a look at the list of states that have imposed restrictions:
COVID-19 lockdown/curfews imposed in the northern states
Northern States:
Delhi has been under lockdown since April 19 and it will continue till May 10.
Haryana is under a seven-day long lockdown from May 3.
Bihar on May 4 imposed a lockdown till May 15.
The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the lockdown in the entire state till Monday (May 10) morning to combat the COVID-19 crisis.
Uttarakhand has reimposed several restrictions and night curfew.
Rajasthan government imposed a strict lockdown from May 10-24, marriage functions have been barred for the entire month.
Punjab saw extensive curbs, in addition to measures like a weekend lockdown and night curfew which will be in force till May 15.
Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the lockdown in four districts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam and Jammu till May 10
Himachal Pradesh has imposed a night curfew in four districts out of 12 and weekend shutdown.
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COVID-19 lockdown/curfews imposed in the southern states
Southern States:
Karnataka imposed a lockdown from the night of April 27 till May 12. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday (May 7) said a lockdown to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases could be inevitable if people do not cooperate. The state is reporting about 50,000 cases daily and has about 5.5 lakh active cases.
Tamil Nadu has imposed extensive curbs including on all political, social, and cultural activities till May 20.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a complete lockdown will come into force on May 8 morning and extend up to May 16.
Puducherry has extended lockdown till May 10
Telangana has imposed a night curfew till May 8. Making it clear again that lockdown will not be imposed in Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on May 7 said such a move would bring life to a stand-still and would lead to total collapse of the economy.
Andhra Pradesh has announced a partial curfew from 12 noon to 6 AM from May 6 for two weeks. The state had earlier imposed a night curfew.
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COVID-19 lockdown/curfews imposed in the central states
Central states:
Chhattisgarh has allowed district collectors to extend lockdown, which was to end on May 6 morning, till May 15.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the only way to break the chain of transmission and contain COVID-19 cases is for people to "close down everything" till May 15.
Jharkhand is under lockdown-like restrictions from April 22 till May 13.
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COVID-19 lockdown/curfews imposed in the Western states
Western states:
Gujarat has imposed a night curfew in 29 cities till May 12, besides other restrictions on movement and gathering at public places.
Maharashtra had imposed lockdown-like curbs on April 5 coupled with prohibitory orders and restrictions on the movement of people. The curbs were later extended till May 15.
Goa may go under full lockdown from May 7 onwards. Earlier, partial lockdown was imposed till May 10.
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COVID-19 lockdown/curfews imposed in the eastern states
Eastern States:
Odisha is under a 14-day lockdown from May 5 till May 19.
West Bengal last week imposed extensive curbs including a ban on all kinds of gatherings.
Assam advanced the night curfew to 6 PM from the current 8 PM with restrictions imposed on the movement of people at public places from Wednesday. Night curfew was imposed on April 27 till May seven.
Nagaland has imposed partial lockdown with stricter rules from April 30 to May 14.
Mizoram is under an eight-day lockdown in Aizawl and other district headquarters town from May 3.
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