indiaUpdated: Dec 27, 2020, 15:12 ISTAs alarm over the new coronavirus variant found in the UK and later in France, Spain, Sweden and Canada spreads, several states have renewed restrictions ahead of new year celebrations. The states have also listed out precautions to be taken to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here are the states that have renewed restrictions ahead of new year celebrations:Maharashtra: The state has announced a seven-hour night curfew across all cities and municipal corporation areas. Karnataka: After the night curfew order was withdrawn, Karnataka has put a ban on mass gatherings without social distancing in clubs, pubs, restaurants or in similar places from December 30 to January 2. The order, which was passed after it was decided that ‘Diwali-like’ restrictions will be put in place, will be applicable in all municipal councils.

Source: Hindustan Times December 27, 2020 09:43 UTC