Mumbai: Following the Coronavirus outbreak in country Punjab has extended the lockdown/curfew in the state till May 1 amid coronavirus crisis.
“Given the seriousness of the situation arising out of #Covid19, Cabinet has decided to extend lockdown & curfew till 1st May. These are difficult times & I appeal to all to #StayHomeStaySafe & strictly observe health safeguards as you have done so far, for which I am thankful,” CM Amarinder Singh tweeted.
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According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of cases in Punjab has increased to 101, of which 4 have been cured and 8 have died.
After the state cabinet meeting on Thursday, the Odisha government extended the COVID-19 lockdown till April 30, becoming the first state to do so.
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The 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month to contain the spread of novel coronavirus will end on April 14.
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