MP suspends bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15
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The Madhya Pradesh Government on Wednesday suspended bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15 in the wake of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the neighboring state. An order was issued by the Madhya Pradesh Transport Department on Wednesday, which stated that the movement of passenger buses between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will remain suspended from April 7 to April 15.
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MP Chief Minister made the announcement on Sunday
The order said that the decision has been taken in the public interest and to check coronavirus spread. On Sunday, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh said that the State Government will restrict the movement of people from Chhattisgarh to curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases
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Here are the night curfew guidelines in Chhattisgarh
According to the new guidelines, all temporary and permanent shops are allowed to function between 6 am to 9 pm, whereas dhabas, restaurants, and hotels can operate indoor dining facilities between 8 am and 10 pm. Essential services are however exempted from the restriction.
Bus services
MP has suspended bus services with Maharashtra till April 30
Ruling out the possibility of a state-wide lockdown, the Madhya Pradesh Government on Sunday imposed stringent measures to curb COVID-19 spread. Madhya Pradesh has extended the suspension of all passenger bus services with the neighboring state of Maharashtra till April 30. Earlier the suspension was imposed from March 21 to March 31.
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Madhya Pradesh reported 3,722 fresh cases on Tuesday
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COVID-19 cases
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On Tuesday, Maharashtra, the worst-hit state, recorded 55, 469 fresh COVID-19 cases, thus taking state Tally to 31,13,354 COVID-19 cases. At 27. 5% positivity rate Maharashtra witnessed 56,330 COVID-19 deaths and 25,83,331 recoveries. On Tuesday, 2,01,693 COVID-19 tests were done. Reportedly, India reported more than 1.1 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, which is the biggest single-day spike since the outbreak of the pandemic in India.