Bihar Govt Orders To Close Schools, Colleges To Curb COVID-19 Cases

In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Bihar government on January 6 ordered to close all schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hotels till January 21. The government and private offices were asked to work with only 50% staff presence. It also ordered to close parks, gyms, religious places, and malls for 14 days. Besides, a statewide night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am is already in effect.