These Indian Cities Are Under Lockdown Again In 2021

The total COVID-19 active cases of India accounted for 1.93% of the total infections with Maharashtra, Punjab, and Kerala comprising 77% of the total active cases. Because of the alarming situation, some states have imposed a night curfew and lockdown in some areas.

Maharashtra

Maharastra has the highest number of active cases in the country. On March 15, the state recorded 15,051 cases, taking the total caseload to 23,29,464. With 48 fatalities, the death toll has reached 52,909. The state accounts for over 58% of the country’s total active cases.

Nagpur

On March 15, Nagpur was put under a week-long lockdown with only essential services available. During the country’s second wave, Nagpur is the first city to go under lockdown.

Pune

Because of the rising number of cases, a night curfew has been imposed till March 31. If it isn’t an emergency situation, residents are banned from going out of their houses from 11 pm to 6 am. People who take part in essential services and work in shifts have been exempted but need to carry their identification cards. Those who violate the night curfew will be punished.

Nashik

Night curfew was set between 7 pm and 7 am. Weddings and events can only be organized with 25 to 30 peoples. Starting from March 15, there will be no marriages in halls. Hotels can still open from 7 am until 9 pm but only with 50% capacity. Schools, as well as religious places, will remain closed.

Uttarakhand

A complete lockdown has been imposed. St. George’s School and Galway Cottage will be shutdown.

Mussoorie

All shops and offices will be closed except for the sale of essential items, which will be arranged by the district administration. Only one person in a family can step outside of the house to get essential items.

Punjab

The Rupnagar district of Punjab will have a night curfew (11 pm to 5 am).

Gujarat

A night curfew (10 pm to 6 am) has been imposed in four major cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot.

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