Lockdown in Bihar extended till September 6, the number of Koro patients crossed one lakh

Lucknow, Ta. Monday 17 August 2020

The total number of Koro patients in Bihar has crossed one lakh. The lockdown time limit has been extended in view of Corona's growing case. As per the order issued by the Nitish government, the lockdown will now be in force in the region till September 6. Earlier, the lockdown time limit was extended till August 16.

More than one lakh cases of corona have been reported in Bihar. In which 461 people have died. So far, more than 72,000 corona patients have recovered while the number of active cases is over 31,000. A lockdown was imposed in the region in view of the growing case of Corona. However, some concessions have been made in the lockdown.

The Nitish government has imposed a number of sanctions on Corona. Night curfew will continue from 10 pm to 5 am.

Shops and markets will be allowed to operate subject to the necessary restrictions in accordance with the time and outstanding rules. Shopping malls, religion places in the region will not open yet.

The restaurant will only allow home delivery. Only 50 percent of employees will be allowed to come to a government-private office. Emergency services will remain open. The shops will be allowed to open according to the restaurant issued by the administration. All activities related to construction will continue.

Lockdown in Jharkhand till August 31

Lockdown has been extended in Bihar's Jharkhand state. The lockdown in the state has been extended till August 31. Night curfew will continue after 10 pm. Malls, schools, colleges, coaching centers, gyms, parks, hotels, cinema halls will remain closed as before.