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Covid-19: Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16 to 31 to contain spread

On his official Twitter handle, Sushil Modi said the 15-day lockdown will remain in force at all municipal, district, sub-divisional, block headquarters level and that guidelines were being prepared

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The move comes close on the heels of recent spike in positive cases which had necessitated lockdowns, imposed by the local administrations, in several districts. Representative Image

Press Trust of India Patna

1 min read Last Updated : Jul 14 2020 | 4:55 PM IST

There will be a total lockdown in Bihar from July 16-31 to contain the spread of Covid-19, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday announced.

On his official Twitter handle, Modi said the 15-day lockdown will remain in force at all municipal, district, sub-divisional and block headquarters level and that guidelines were being prepared.

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Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Bihar government

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