Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal's Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Presh will continue with coronavirus lockdown for a month after current nationwide phase ends on May 31.

district magistrates of Hamirpur and Solan issued orders Monday extending curfew in ir areas up to June 30.

two orders did t specifically mention lockdown itself, but its extension is implied. state-wide curfew in Himachal Presh is meant to enforce lockdown against coronavirus.

As in rest of state, two districts allow several hours of relaxation in curfew and lockdown every day. Essential services remain open during curfew hours as well.

This will continue, officials said.

Hamirpur has reported highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for infection in Solan till w.

So far, state has reported 214 cases, including five deaths.

According to officials, Hamirpur has witnessed a spurt in cases after people in large numbers returned to state from parts of country recently.

district w has 57 of 142 active cases in state.

Over 10,000 people have returned to Hamirpur from various red zones in country in past 30 days, District Magistrate Harikesh Meena said.