With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided to enforce lockdown every weekends to prevent it from further spreading. "The lockdown on weekends will be implemented from the coming Saturday and Sunday especially in the crowded areas. The markets and offices will remain closed on these days. However, the banks will remain open,” Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Information) Awanish Awasthi said.

With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has decided to enforce lockdown every weekends to prevent it from further spreading. "The lockdown on weekends will be implemented from the coming Saturday and Sunday especially in the crowded areas. The markets and offices will remain closed on these days. However, the banks will remain open,” Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Information) Awanish Awasthi said.