Bihar government on Monday extended the statewide lockdown due to a rise in coronavirus cases till September 6. The state home department issued a notification saying that the restrictions will remain in force in the state till September 6.
The statement read, ”In view of the present situation of COVID-19 in the State of Bihar, in the exercise of the powers, conferred by the MHA by the aforesaid instructions, In continuation of the MHA order, the restrictions imposed issued by this department order wide memo no. 102/1:4.ita. dated 30.7.2020 imposing further restrictions will remain effective till 06.09.2020.”
During this period, all offices, including government and private will work with 50 percent strength. Rail and air services will remain functional. All educational institutions and religious places will remain closed.
Bihar’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 1.04 lakh as fresh 2,187 people tested positive for the infection, while 22 fresh fatalities pushed its coronavirus death toll to 537.
