Agency Report
The Telangana government in India on Tuesday declared a 10-day lockdown in the state starting from Wednesday, May 12, 2021, to prevent further spread of coronavirus.
According to an official release, the state cabinet decided to clamp a lockdown from 10 am on 12 May (Wednesday) for 10 days.
“However, there would be relaxation for all the activities from 6 AM to 10 Am daily,” it said.
On Monday, Telangana’s covid-19 tally crossed half a million as 4,826 fresh cases were added while the toll stood at 2,771 with 35 more casualties.
The cabinet also decided to invite global tenders for procurement of COVID-19 vaccine, it added.
Chief Minister Chandrasekar Rao had earlier said there was no proposal of imposing lockdown as it would cripple the economy and create havoc. Presently, Telangana is implementing a night curfew which was to remain in place till 15 May.
