MHA Extends COVID-19 Containment Guidelines Till January 31, 2021
Revising the existing guidelines to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, the Home Ministry has extended its validity till January 31. The Ministry said that number of positive cases decreasing every month. Moreover, it has urged the states and Union Territories to maintain “strict vigil” to prevent a hike in COVID-19 cases during the New Year celebrations. The guideline has permitted the states and UTs to impose local restrictions after assessing the situation.