Bihar extends Covid-19 lockdown till September 6
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- Published: August 17, 2020 17:07
New Delhi: The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown till September 6 in the wake of COVID-19 spread in the state.
The state government has imposed the lockdown with similar guidelines issued for phased reopening (Unlock 3).
In continuation of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order, the restrictions imposed issued by this (state) department order dated July 30 imposing further restrictions will remain effective till September 6, read the order.
Restrictions imposed in the state extended till 6th September: Government of Bihar. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/fib9xsgX5H
— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2020
According to the Union Health Ministry, Bihar has 31,059 active cases, 72,324 recoveries and 461 fatalities as of August 17. (ANI)