<p>The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown by another week, till June 8, but eased some of the restrictions in order to facilitate business activities.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made the announcement on social media after chairing a meeting of the crisis management group that comprises his cabinet colleagues and top officials.</p>.<p>"In view of the corona outbreak, a decision has been taken to extend the lockdown by a week, till June 8. However, some extra concessions will be made for business activities. People are requested to wear masks and maintain social distancing," Kumar tweeted in Hindi.</p>.<p>Detailed guidelines regarding the extended period of the lockdown will be released later in the day, officials said.</p>.<p>The lockdown was first clamped from May 5 to 15, then extended till May 25 and again up to June 1.</p>
<p>The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown by another week, till June 8, but eased some of the restrictions in order to facilitate business activities.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made the announcement on social media after chairing a meeting of the crisis management group that comprises his cabinet colleagues and top officials.</p>.<p>"In view of the corona outbreak, a decision has been taken to extend the lockdown by a week, till June 8. However, some extra concessions will be made for business activities. People are requested to wear masks and maintain social distancing," Kumar tweeted in Hindi.</p>.<p>Detailed guidelines regarding the extended period of the lockdown will be released later in the day, officials said.</p>.<p>The lockdown was first clamped from May 5 to 15, then extended till May 25 and again up to June 1.</p>