Andhra Pradesh extends curfew till May end to arrest Covid-19 spread
Andhra Pradesh extends curfew till May end to arrest Covid-19 spread
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said the curfew is being extended in order to control the spread of coronavirus infections in Andhra Pradesh.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy. (File photo)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday extended the ongoing curfew in the state till the end of May. Chairing a review meeting on the prevailing Covid-19 situation and the vaccination drive, he said the curfew should be extended to control the situation.
Curfew in Andhra Pradesh till May 18 amid surge in COVID cases Movement of not more than five persons will be permitted during the designated hours.
By ANI| Posted by Sakina Fatima | Updated: 5th May 2021 5:19 am IST Representative Image
Amaravati: In light of the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a state-wide curfew till May 18.
As per the order signed by Principal Secretary Anil Kumar Singhal, the curfew will be in place from 12 noon till 6 am.
During the period of implementation of the curfew, all firms, shops, establishments, offices, educational institutions, restaurants shall close at 12 pm and re-open after 6 am except hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmacies and those dealing with the supply of specified essential services.