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Covid-19: These states have extended lockdown while Centre weighs decision

Bengal govt to conduct rapid tests in hotspots; possibility to lift lockdown in Telangana after April 30 in phased manner if situation improves

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The Centre should also bring in a special package for the unorganised and MSME sectors, Banerjee said

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As the number of the novel coronavirus cases in India continue to rise, some states have taken the lead in extending the ongoing lockdown to control the spread of the virus.

The West Bengal government on Saturday announced the extension of the lockdown till April 30 and closure of all educational institutes till June 10 as the state registered six new Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 122.

During a press conference, state Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha said the state government will impose a 14-day 'total lockdown' in 10 hotspots from where several COVID-19 cases have been reported.

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