Madhya Pradesh Govt Mulling To Impose Lockdown On Sundays In Two-Three Cities As COVID Cases Rise In Indore, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra informed yesterday that the state government was mulling a lockdown on Sundays in two-three cities.

"Around 300-400 COVID-19 cases are being reported in Indore and Bhopal daily. If cases increase at this pace, then we would soon return to the situation that prevailed earlier. With folded hands, I urge people to follow all guidelines,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.

In Madhya Pradesh, night curfew has been imposed in Indore and Bhopal from 10 PM to 6 AM. Shops are ordered to be closed after 10 PM in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Burhanpur, Betul, and Khargone.

The state has also banned public programmes on Holi festival but people can celebrate individually.

Yesterday, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Mera Mask Meri Suraksha', a campaign aimed at raising awareness about COVID-19 in Bhopal.

He drew circles in front of shops to ensure social distancing in markets. "I appeal to everyone to wear face masks," he said.

“Those who are capable, I appeal to them to distribute face masks among the underprivileged. Government will also try to distribute mask. I've asked women self-help groups to stitch masks at war footing. I'm hopeful that we would not let situation deteriorate,” the CM added.