Lockdown extended in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati city as Covid cases continue to spurt

Lockdown in Amravati city in Maharashtra was extended for a week on Saturday in view of the coronavirus situation, while restrictions were also imposed for the weekend in Nagpur, Buldhana and Yavatmal. These cities in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region have reported a spike in the cases of COVID-19 in the last one week. Weekly bazaars, schools, colleges, coaching classes, gyms, swimming pools, cinema halls and multiplexes will remain closed. Hotels would be allowed to provide parcel service while vegetable markets would be open for retailers between 2 am and 6 am. For more, watch the full video.