Synopsis
Only essential services will be exempted from the purview of the lockdown. Those who are found without a mask will be fined Rs 1,000.
Covid surge: Lockdown in all UP districts on Sunday; Rs 1,000 fine for not wearing masks
In a major decision to curb rapidly spreading coronavirus, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government will impose a complete Sunday lockdown in the entire state.
Only essential services will be exempted from the purview of the lockdown. Those who are found without a mask will be fined Rs 1,000.
On Thursday, the state government had imposed a night curfew in 10 districts from 8 pm to 7 am.