Amid COVID spike, Weekend lockdown begins in Kashmir
Srinagar, CNS, 21-Jan: In the wake of frightening surge in COVID cases and fatalities, Corona “weekend lock-down” with extended hours began across J&K with complete restrictions on “non-essential movement” .
Restrictions came into force from Friday noon at 2.00 pm, will remain in place till Monday morning every week.Shops and business establishments were shut immediately after Friday prayers in Srinagar.
Government on Thursday said that there will be complete restriction on non-essential movement in the entire J&K from every Friday 2.00 pm to Monday 6.00 am, henceforth
Covid-19 cases continued to mount as Jammu and Kashmir reported 5992 fresh cases while seven persons succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.(CNS)
