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Weekend lockdown imposed in Uttar Pradesh amid rising cases of Coronavirus

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a statewide weekend lockdown to curb the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state. The weekend lockdown will come into force from April 24.

As per the new directive, districts with more than 500 active Covid-19 cases will also remain under night curfew, effective between 8 PM to 7 AM every day, until further orders.

This comes at a time Uttar Pradesh is reeling from a massive surge in the daily Covid-19 tally. As per the Union health ministry data provided on Tuesday morning, Uttar Pradesh reported 28,211 cases in the last 24 hours.

In his order to a special Covid-19 task force, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Every citizen must contribute to make Corona curfew a success. As far as necessary, do not go out of the house. Celebrate festivals at home. If you go out, then wear a mask. There must be no crowds in public places. It should be strictly implemented.”

On returning migrants

CM Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to ensure a smooth return for migrants coming back from Delhi, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. He also asked the officials to make sure that people returning from other states are tested for Covid-19.

The chief minister also asked officials to take extra precautions in the state’s border districts.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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