Unlock 1.0 rules for Manipur: What is allowed, what is not

Manipur registered 10 more COVID-19 cases on June 9, taking the total number of cases in the state to 282

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June 09, 2020 / 16:30 IST

File image: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh

While India is heading towards a calibrated exit from the coronavirus-induced lockdown by easing more restrictions in the non-containment zones under Unlock 1.0, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced the extension of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown till June 30.

Manipur registered 10 more COVID-19 cases on June 9, taking the total number of cases in the state to 282, according to a statement issued today by COVID-19 Common Control Room. All the 10 people had returned from Delhi, Kerala, Bengaluru and Mumbai and were staying in quarantine centres, it said, adding that they will be shifted to hospital.

Of the total 282 COVID-19 cases, 218 are active as 64 people have recovered from the deadly disease.

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Earlier on June 8, the state recorded its biggest single-day jump with 63 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

In view of the surging cases, the state has decided to extend the lockdown.

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