Lockdown extended in HP’s containment zones

SHIMLA : Considering the continuous spike in Covid-19 cases and overall circumstances in the state, the Himachal government has extended the lockdown in containment areas till September 30 with immediate effect.

Several activities will be allowed outside containment zones as per the Unlock 4.0 guidelines issued by the central government.

As per the state notification, interstate movement of public transport buses will remain prohibited till further orders, religious places and places of worship will only open as per the SOPs of language, art and culture department; tourist units will be opened and operated as per the SOPs issued by the department concerned from time to time.

School, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed till September 30, however, online and distance learning will continue. Students of classes 9 to 12 living outside containment zones may be allowed to visit schools on voluntary basis.

Government offices will function as per the orders issued by the personnel department and SOPs issued by the revenue department.

All interstate movement will be monitored through registration in the Covid-19 e-pass software.

State logs 3 deaths, 171 fresh Covid-19 infections

Three people died due to Covid-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, taking the death toll to 36, officials said.

Meanwhile, the state recorded 171 fresh virus infections, taking the tally to 6,166.

Also, 65 more patients have been cured. Special secretary, health, Nipun Jindal said 4,473 patients have recovered so far and 42 have migrated out of the state.