Uttar Pradesh govt enforces stricter measures in state after COVID-19 lockdown extension

Uttar Presh government has geared up with stricter measures to tackle spre of COVID-19 in state and to ensure smooth supply of essentials in wake of lockdown extension till May 3. 

In a meeting held earlier in day, it was anunced that special attention will be paid to provide medical facilities to people showing symptoms of COVID-19 in all areas of state. To ensure safety of health workers who are treating and taking care of COVID-19 patients, ditional PPEs will be provided with  help of state COVID-19 fund.

Since farmers cant harvest crops owing to nationwide lockdown, 4,400 mechanised harvesters have been placed in several fields across UP. government is also ensuring procurement of harvested food grains and vegetables and facilitating its smooth supply. 

In wake of lockdown extension, Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath has also directed dal officers appointed in various states to reach out to migrant workers and provide equate facilities to m. 

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Lockdown enforcement in UP

As of date, 17,585 people have been booked in Uttar Presh for violating lockdown restrictions since March 25. In dition to this, 12,632 vehicles have been seized and Rs 6,84,00,000 fine has been collected during checking. 

In several crackdowns on black marketing during lockdown period, 404 FIRs have been filed and 189 people have been booked. In steps to curb spre of misinformation on social media, 12 TikTok accounts, seven Facebook accounts, four Twitter accounts and one Whatsapp account has been blocked. 

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As per state government official, more and more cases of COVID-19 are emerging from areas of hotspots.  As many as 445 Coronavirus cases have been reported from areas of hotspots alone. 

Enforcing stricter measures in this second phase of lockdown extension, all areas with more than one positive case will be sealed completely, to curb its spre, Chief Minister said. Around 86 hospots have been identified across 15 districts so far, and 20 lakh people have been quarantined under such areas. All areas are being thoroughly sanitised, an official said. 

As of date, Uttar Presh has reported 657 Coronavirus cases and eight deaths. Besides, 49 people have recovered from COVID-19 in state. 

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