Chhattisgarh extends COVID-19 lockdown in hotspot districts till Aug 6

Chhattisgarh government has decided to extend the coronavirus lockdown in hotspot districts till August 6, an official statement said. "Taking into account the condition of infected areas in districts, collectors will take a decision regarding the lockdown at the local level," CMO Chhattisgarh tweeted. The decision was taken following a state cabinet meeting chaired by CM Bhupesh Baghel on Monday.