Covid-19: Curfew extended in Ladakh till May 24

To contain the spread of deadly coronavirus, the curfew imposed in Ladakh has been extended for another week. The covid-related restrictions will remain in force till May 24.

The curfew imposed in Ladakh to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has been extended by another week till May 24, officials said on Sunday. The extension of the curfew, which was scheduled to end on May 17, was ordered by the district magistrates of Leh and Kargil in separate orders, they said. As of Sunday, Ladakh's Covid-19 tally stands at 16,333 and the death toll at 165, according to officials.