Lockdown in Bihar? Final call to be taken today as COVID-19 cases surge - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hinted at a lockdown, saying a decision will be taken at an all-party meeting chaired by Governor Phagu Chauhan.
UPDATED: April 11, 2021 22:35 IST
The effective reproduction number of Covid-19 in Uttar Pradesh is estimated to be 2.14, followed by Jharkhand (2.13), and Bihar (2.09) (Picture Credits: India Today)
Covid-19’s ability to spread is getting attention again. One of the parameters of transmission, referred to as R or the reproduction number, suggests the pandemic might be growing faster in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar.
After tracking the daily new cases of the last two weeks, the effective reproduction number for Uttar Pradesh is estimated at 2.14, followed by Jharkhand (2.13) and Bihar (2.09).
That means one infected person, on an average, infects more than two people in UP, Jharkhand and the neighbouring Bihar.
However, school and college examinations that were to be held within this period, can be conducted with compliance to covid-19 safety norms and protocol.
Lockdown in Bihar? Stringent COVID guidelines issued amid huge surge in cases - know what s allowed, what s not
All schools, colleges and educational institutions have been closed till April 12. All social functions have been curbed. File photo
Updated: Apr 3, 2021, 10:26 PM IST
Amid a huge surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar, the state government has issued stringent guidelines to contain the spread of the virus. All schools, colleges and educational institutions have been closed till April 12. All social functions have been curbed.
Only 50 people are allowed in funerals and 100 at weddings. However, people have to strictly follow COVID guidelines, failing which will result in strict action.