The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the curfew imposed by COVID-19 till August 21. After reviewing the Covid-19 situation, Principal Secretary (Health) Anil Kumar Singhal said the 10 pm to 6 am curfew has been extended. Anil Kumar Singhal also said that Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC will be in force even during non-curfew hours, he said. The Principal Secretary directed the district Collectors, Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to enforce the orders scrupulously. Andhra Pradesh recorded 1,535 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (August 14) taking the total tally of cases in the state up to 19.9 lakh, even though the active caseload in the state has dropped to 18,210.

Source: dna August 15, 2021 14:48 UTC