Lucknow: Given the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government will enforce a lockdown across all cities and rural areas on Sunday.
Top officials have been directed to ensure thorough sanitisation of public spaces during the state-wide lockdown on Sunday.
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Only essential services will be exempted from the lockdown. All offices, except for businesses dealing in essential services, will also remain closed.
The government has also decided to collect a fine of Rs 1,000 from anyone found not wearing a face mask. A second violation by the same person will attract a penalty of Rs 10,000.
Uttar Pradesh now has over 1.11 lakh active cases of COVID-19.
