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These states have removed Covid-19 restrictions: Check list here

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In view of falling Covid-19 cases, some states have decided to lift pandemic-induced restrictions. While states like Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir did away with the night curfew, many states have already relaxed all curbs that were inducted to contain the spread of the virus.

States like Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have ended most of the Covid induced restrictions  in the state. Here is a list of states that have recently lifted the Covid restrictions.

Assam lifts all restrictions

The state government has lifted all Covid-induced restrictions imposed in Assam due to the spread of cases triggered by the Omicron variant. Schools, colleges, and other educational institutes will reopen as the Covid situation improves in the state. Besides, all the Covid-related curbs, including the night curfew will be abolished from today.

However, unvaccinated people will be barred from entering public places except for hospitals. Wearing masks, using sanitiser, and maintaining social distancing have to be followed strictly.

Bihar removes Covid restrictions

Amid the decline in cases, the state government has decided to remove all Covid-related restrictions in Bihar from Monday. The announcement was made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar through a tweet. He said that all activities will operate normally with compliance to the prescribed standard operating procedure.

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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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