Given the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the government of Gujarat has determined to extend the night curfew in four major cities of the state, including Ahmedabad, by another 15 days. The in-progress night curfew in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot, was to end on February 28.

An official statement issued on Friday night said the government decided to extend the night curfew by an additional 15 days in view of the recent rise in coronavirus cases in four municipal corporations.

The ongoing night curfew starts at midnight and ends at 6 am. Although the statement about the extended night curfew does not mention the time, the existing schedule is likely to continue.

Given increasing COVID-19 cases, the government has decided to expedite the vaccination drive, the statement said. The statement was issued following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday evening to review the Covid-19 situation in Gujarat.

In the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination, out of the total 4.82 lakh health care workers, more than 4.07 lakh have been administered the first dose of the vaccine, the statement said.

The vaccination drive for senior citizens and those with co-morbidities will begin from March 1 as per the Centre's instructions, it said. Gujarat has so far reported 2,69,031 COVID-19 cases, out of which 2,62,487 patients have recovered. On Friday, it reported 460 new cases.

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