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2021.05.02 18:11 GMT+8

2 Indian states to impose lockdown amid severe pandemic situation

Updated 2021.05.02 20:20 GMT+8
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India's northern state of Haryana has announced a complete lockdown from May 3 to May 10 amid the severe COVID-19 pandemic situation, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said in a tweet on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Odisha state's government announced a 14-day lockdown as cases continue to rise sharply, an official order informed on Sunday. People will be allowed to purchase essential items within a 500-meter radius of their residences between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. During weekends, they will only be able to access medical services.

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