COVID-19 surge: TN, Bihar announce night curfew

April 18, 2021 19:54

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also announced a decision to extend closure of schools/colleges/coaching centres till May 15 from April 30 decided earlier.

Religious places of all faiths will remain shut till May 15 in view of the sudden spike in coronavirus cases in Bihar, the chief minister said.

Earlier, they were closed till April 30.

The government offices with one-third strength will function only till 5 pm while shops/mandis/business establishments will be closed at 6 pm, an hour earlier than what was decided last week, he said.

Attendance in funeral was reduced to 25 from 50 earlier and likewise gathering in marriage/shradha was curtailed to 100 from 200 earlier.

Kumar announced the new curbs to break the chain of coronavirus in Bihar after an all-party meeting Saturday followed by an interaction with the district officials during the day.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced postponement of class 12 public examination, complete lockdown on Sundays and effective April 20, night curfew from 10 pm to 4 am.

Though the class 12 public examination is deferred, the ongoing practicals would be conducted as per plan, the government said in an official release.

During the night curfew, private and public transport including those by autorickshaws and taxis shall not be allowed.

Visit to beaches, zoos and all tourist destinations like Nilgiris and Kodaikanal is barred.

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