Due to the uncontrollable increase in Covid-19 cases in the second wave, most of the states were in a lockdown for the past month. Some of the chief ministers decided to extend the lockdown in their states to curb the spread of the virus.
Here’s the list of states that have extended the lockdown:
Goa
Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant Goa extended the Covid-19 curfew till June 7. "Government of Goa has decided to extend the curfew till 7 am of 7th June 2021. The orders regarding the same shall be issued by respective District Collectors," the Goa CMO tweeted on Saturday.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has been recording the highest Covid-19 positive cases in the country. Keeping it in view, Chief Minister M K Stalin has extended the state-wide lockdown without any relaxations to help break the chain.
Karnataka
The Covid-19 lockdown is extended till 6 am on June 7 in Karnataka. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is willing to end the lockdown on June 7 depending upon the situation and “public cooperation,” until then he said, “we will take strict measures.”
Himachal Pradesh
The lockdown is extended till June 7 in Himachal Pradesh with some relaxations. Shops and other establishments will be open for five hours from Monday to Friday in the extended lockdown.
Arunachal Pradesh
Like other states, Arunachal Pradesh has also decided to extend the lockdown but only in seven districts. The lockdown will be till June 7 in Itanagar capital region, Tawang, Lower Subansiri, Namsai, Upper Subansiri, Lohit, and Anjaw districts.
Haryana
The Haryana government extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state until June 7. Some restrictions will be reduced and shops will be allowed to open from 9 am to 3 pm on odd-even days, alternatively.
Telangana
Telangana Cabinet on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 by another 10 days till June 9 with relaxations from 6 am to 1 pm every day.
Odisha
The Odisha government on Sunday announced extension of the lockdown by 16 more days till June 17 to further stem the spread of coronavirus.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra govt has extended lockdown till June 15. CM Uddhav Thackeray made the announcement while addressing the state on Sunday.
Sikkim
The Sikkim government on Sunday extended its statewide lockdown for another week -- till June 7 amid the surge in Covid-19 cases.
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday decided to extend the Covid curfew till June 10, with the same set of restrictions.
Bihar
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.
Lakshadweep
The Lakshadweep administration on Monday announced extension of the complete shutdown for seven more days, beginning May 31.
Uttarakhand
Covid curfew was extended in Uttarakhand on Monday till June 8. The period of the ongoing curfew in the state was scheduled to come to an end at 6 am on Tuesday morning.