COVID-19: Manipur extends curfew till Aug. 3
The Hindu
According to official records, there are between 10 and 20 daily deaths.
The 10-day curfew in Manipur which ended on Tuesday was extended for seven days with effect from Wednesday, since the is far from satisfactory. Official records say that there are between 10 and 20 daily deaths. Some services, including home delivery of cooked foods, have been exempt this time. Health officials said that the number of persons infected with the pandemic in Manipur was increasing. Chief Minister N. Biren, who also holds the Home portfolio, said, “Some sections have not been taking the COVID-19 threats seriously. Despite imposition of fines and long hours of detention, several persons, including youth, are coming out without any acceptable explanation. Since it is a question of life and death for the people, the government had decided to extend the curfew till August 3.
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