Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state for the next one week, from June 16 to June 22. 

As part of the gradual unlock process in Bihar, government and private offices have been allowed to function in full strength till 5 PM, while shops will be allowed to remain open till 6 PM.

However, night curfew will be in place from 8 pm to 5 am. "Corona infection status was reviewed. For the next one week, i.e. from June 16 to June 22, the restrictions will be relaxed and now the government and non-government offices will be open till 5 pm, shops and establishments till 6 pm. The night curfew will be in effect from 8 pm to 5 am," tweeted Bihar CM.

A complete lockdown was imposed on May 5 after the state witnessed a surge in COVID infections. According to the state health ministry, Bihar on Monday reported 324 new COVID-19 cases, taking the positive tally in the state to 4,771.

India Covid Updates: India saw a single day rise of 60,471 new coronavirus infections, the lowest after 75 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,95,70,881, while the daily positivity rate declined to 3.45 percent,  according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

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