Bihar extends lockdown for 16 more days amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 tally in the state had jumped by 2,480 on Tuesday, pushing the total number of cases in the state to 43,591, while the death toll mounted to 269.
New Delhi: The Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar on Wednesday extended the ongoing lockdown in the state for 16 more days till August 16 amid spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Offices of the Government of India, its Autonomous/Subordinate offices and Public Corporation shall work with 50% sub-ordinate staff, officers to attend office. Commercial and private offices allowed to operate at 50% strength asper Bihar lockdown guidelines.
Offices of the Government of India, its Autonomous/Subordinate offices and
Public Corporation shall work with 50% sub-ordinate staff, officers to attend office. Commercial and private offices allowed to operate at 50% strength: Bihar lockdown guidelines https://t.co/wTepjXksTa— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 tally in the state had jumped by 2,480 on Tuesday, pushing the total number of cases in the state to 43,591, while the death toll mounted to 269.