(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): As the lockdown imposed in the state has come to an end on August 16, the Bihar government is likely to make a major announcement today on whether it is extending the lockdown or unlocking the state for economic activities.
On July 30, the state government had extended the lockdown in the state till August 16, 2020, to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus. Issuing the guidelines, the state had imposed lockdown in district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters, block headquarters, and all municipal areas from August 1 to 16. The state had said that the government offices will work with 50 percent strength. Commercial and private offices were asked to open with 50 percent capacity.
It is believed that the state government will issue the new guidelines related to the lockdown at any time today. It is also believed that the government will not allow educational institutions, including school and college, to reopen at this time.
The development comes as the state on Sunday recorded 2,187 cases, taking the total tally to 1.04 lakh. With 22 fresh fatalities, the death toll in the state went up to 537.
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