May 03, 2021, 16:04 IST AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to impose a partial lockdown starting Wednesday, May 5 for 14 days,┬а to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases in the State. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who held a review on the COVID-19 situation in the state, took the decision to impose further restrictions considering the number of COVID cases on the rise in the state. Shops and establishments will be open from 6 am to 12 pm and only emergency services will be allowed later. Prohibitory orders under ┬аSection 144 will be imposed from 6 am to 12 pm. Congregations of not more than five members would be allowed.