Uttar Pradesh comes up with new strategy to tackle Covid-19, offices and markets to remain closed on weekendsindiaUpdated: Jul 12, 2020 14:07 ISTIn a major decision, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided that offices and markets in the state will remain closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The decision to close markets was taken by chief minister Yogi Adityanath to check the spread of the coronavirus disease. Uttar Pradesh has been witnessing a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases. On Saturday, the state recorded 1,403 cases, up from a high of 1,347 a day before. The state has recorded 35,092 Covid-19 positive cases so far, according to the Union health ministry.

Source: Hindustan Times July 12, 2020 07:51 UTC