MP govt to ease Covid janta curfew from June 1, CM Chouhan

In MP, Corona janta curfew restrictions will be lifted from June 1. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday announced the beginning of the 'unlock' phase as he said that the positivity rate in the state has come down to around 4%. "Having an infection rate of up to 5% means that it is under control," Chouhan added. The chief minister urged the citizens to strictly follow the guidelines of the Covid-19 curfew till May 31 to prevent the spread. He also laid stress on testing of the migrant workers entering the state and asked the officials to ensure that the benefits of the schemes for the workers reach them, as he said this is the necessity against the Covid-induced challenges.

Chouhan further said that the installation process for the oxygen plant is ongoing at a rapid pace to prevent any lack of the essential life-saving gas. He also announced Rs 5,000 per month pension to children who lost their parents to the disease.  At the same time, we urge you all to plant trees, so that the balance of nature is maintained and natural oxygen is available to all of us, Chouhan said.

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the full lockdown in the state by another week. It will come into force from Sunday. Shops will remain open on Saturday and Sunday till 9 pm to help public stock up on things. Mobile outlets, through the network of of local bodies, will help supply vegetables and fruits in Chennai and across the state, said the government. All malls have been ordered to stay shut.