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Read more about MHA extends Covid norms till June-end, calls for intensive local measures on Business Standard. In a fresh order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said strict implementation of containment and other measures has led to a declining trend in the number of new and active cases
2363 A gaggle of geese walk in a queue on a deserted street during Covid-induced partial lockdown in Guwahati, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. PTI
New Delhi, May 27
The Centre on Thursday directed states and union territories to continue the ongoing Covid-19 guidelines till June 30 and asked them to go for intensive and local containment measures in districts with a high number of cases to check the spread of the deadly disease.
In a fresh order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said strict implementation of containment and other measures has led to a declining trend in the number of new and active cases, across states and union territories, barring some areas in the southern and northeastern regions.
MHA orders continuation of Covid guidelines till June-end; asks states to focus on local curb strategy
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MHA orders continuation of Covid guidelines till June-end; asks states to focus on local curb strategyPTI
Last Updated: May 27, 2021, 08:32 PM IST
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In a fresh order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said strict implementation of containment and other measures has led to a declining trend in the number of new and active cases, across states and union territories, barring some areas in the southern and northeastern regions.
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India s COVID-19 infection tally climbed to 2,73,69,093 as 2,11,298 more people tested positive for the disease in a day.