Lockdown: Uttar Pradesh to remain close from 10 pm today till 5 am on July 13
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced lockdown in the state from 10 pm on Friday till 5 am on July 13, reported news agency ANI. All offices, markets and commercial establishments will remain closed. However, essential services will be allowed.
Buses and other public transport will be off the road. However, special trains will continue to operate. Factories in rural areas will be allowed to work and works on roads, highways and expressways will continue.
Petrol pumps and hospitals will function normally. An official statement said that goods carriers will be allowed to operate and construction activities will also continue.
The decision has been taken in wake of the rise in coronavirus cases and deaths in the state. The state has so far reported over 30,000 infections and 845 fatalities.