Restrictions extended till 6 June

The government has extended the ongoing 'lockdown' by another week up to 6 June as there has been no substantial improvement in the Covid-19 situation, reports UNB.

The Cabinet Division issued a circular in this regard on Sunday. Earlier, the government had extended the lockdown till 30 May after allowing public buses to run at half of their capacities in the country.

All concerned, including passengers, will have to maintain health protocols like wearing masks, said the circular issued on 23 May. Besides, hotels and restaurants will be allowed to keep opened, also with half of their capacities.

The authorities concerned have been asked to take necessary steps in this regard.

As coronavirus cases kept rising at an alarming rate since mid-March, the government had imposed a 'loose' nationwide lockdown for one week from 5 April as part of its move to contain its spread.

Later, a 'stricter' lockdown was announced from 14 to 21 April. Then the lockdown had been extended several times considering the situation.

On 23 April, the Cabinet Division issued a notice allowing shops and shopping malls to operate from 25 April (10am-5pm) on a condition that they would maintain safety protocols properly.