In a bid to curb the rise in Covid-19 infections, the Uttarakhand government has decided to extend the COVID curfew for another seven days, till 24 August starting tomorrow. “COVID curfew to remain in force in the State from 6 am of August 17 to August 24, 6 am; vaccination exercise to continue during the curfew,” said news agency in a tweet citing Uttarakhand Government.
However, the vaccination exercise will continue as usual during this period in the state. “During the COVID curfew, COVID-19 vaccination will continue to take place in the state,” the order stated. The state has also permitted a maximum of 50 persons to participate in funeral processions. Last week, the state had re-imposed a seven-day long curfew, till 17 August.
Meanwhile, with 32,937 fresh Covid infections, India’s coronavirus caseload reached 3,22,25,513 today, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 4,31,642 as 417 more people succumbed to COVID-19, the data updated at 8 am showed. There are 3,81,947 active cases, which comprise 1.18 per cent of the total infections in the country.
News Source : ANI News
