On a day India recorded a single-day rise of 1,65,553 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest in 46 days, several states announced a few relaxations while many have extended the lockdown measures. Many states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa, have extended the restrictions, while some such as Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have announced relaxations. Telangana: The state Cabinet extended lockdown by another 10 days from Monday, with relaxations from 6 am to 1 pm every day, a statement from CM’s office said, PTI reports. Haryana: The lockdown in Haryana has been extended till June 7, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Sunday, while also announcing relaxations for shopping malls and shops. Sikkim: The state on Sunday extended statewide lockdown for another week un til June 7 amid the surge in cases, PTI reports.

Source: Indian Express May 30, 2021 20:50 UTC