The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced the ongoing COVID-induced lockdown extension till July 20. The decision has come in view of of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

The restrictions will remain in force till 6 am on July 20, 2021. Recently, reports of tourists crowding at hill stations and not following the COVID protocols was surfaced with pictures on scenario on internet. The authorities then raised concern over saying it as revenge traveling against lockdown-like situation across India. After a huge tourist influx at hill stations like Mussoorie and Nainital in the state, raising warning of another wave of infections the continuation of lockdown was suggested. Earlier today, the Indian Medical Association also urged Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to cancel the upcoming Kanwar Yatra to ensure public safety, after having witnessed the devastating rise in infections at Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

CM Dhami appointed as the Chief Minister of the state, had stated that although the Kanwar Yatra is connected with the religious sentiments of people, saving lives would be the topmost priority of the government. Also, government states that only 50 people has been imposed at weddings and funerals.

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