India COVID Guidelines: New List of States & UTs with Curfew Extensions, Lockdowns

As India witnessed a record surge in COVID cases in April, various states and union territories imposed curfews, lockdowns and strict curbs to ensure the safety of citizens.

With the beginning of May, several of these states have extended their COVID guidelines and even introduced added measures to further prevent the spread of the virus.

Please note: Despite the changing guidelines, air and rail travel remains unaffected and passengers can continue to travel to/from airports and railway stations with a valid boarding pass or train ticket. However, it is advisable that you check the latest state-wise guidelines before travelling.

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Maharashtra declares two new states as places of ‘sensitive origin’

Maharashtra has announced that Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal will now be considered as places of ‘sensitive origin’, and that all guidelines applicable to places of ‘sensitive origin’ will also be imposed on travellers coming from these two states.

The state had earlier declared Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan and Gujarat as places of ‘sensitive origin’, directing travellers from these states to carry a COVID negative report (with the test being conducted 72 hours prior to landing in Maharashtra) among other rules.

New COVID Curbs in West Bengal, Goa

The West Bengal government has decided to close all shopping complexes, malls, restaurants and bars, cinema halls, gyms, spas, beauty parlours and swimming pools and to only permit home deliveries and online services until further orders.

Along with this, all bazaars/haats will remain open between 7am – 10 am and 3 pm – 5 pm. However, this does not include essential services such as medical shops and grocery stores. All social/cultural/entertainment/academic gatherings have also been prohibited.

Goa has also issued new COVID restrictions that will come into effect from today and remain in force till 7 am on May 10.

All casinos, bars, sports complexes, river cruises, gyms, schools, colleges and weekly markets in the state will remain closed under the new order. Shops in the state will remain closed between 7 pm and 7 am, except those providing essential goods and services.

Lockdown in Haryana, Odisha

The Haryana government has announced a lockdown in the state, starting from today, May 3 till May 10. Among other guidelines, the order details that essential services will remain functional, and that public transport buses will be allowed to function with 50 percent capacity.

Starting May 5, Odisha will be observing a lockdown in the state, till May 19. Along with this, there will be a complete shutdown in the state on weekends, between 6 pm on Fridays and 5 am on Mondays. Check the complete order here: