COVID-19: Shops will not be functional in Jharkhand till May 3, says CM Soren

Apr 27, 2020

Jharkhand (Ranchi), Apr 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren said that Central guidelines on the opening of shops will not be implemented in the state in view of rise in COVID-19 cases. In a media brief, he said, “Government of India has imposed lockdown due to coronavirus till May 03 and we all have been instructed to take legal action against those who will not follow the orders. We have decided not to implement the Central guidelines on the opening of shops, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand. No shops will open in any areas of the state until May 03. However, shops that were earlier allowed to open will remain functional.”