Amid surging Covid-19 cases in the state, Jharkhand Government on April 20 announced eight-day lockdown. The lockdown will come into force from April 22-29 with few exemptions.<br /><br />During the eight-day lockdown, essential services will be allowed, religious places to remain open but the gathering of devotees will be prohibited.<br /><br />Mining, agricultural and construction activities will be permitted. Jharkhand reported 4,290 fresh Covid-19 cases with 1,777 recoveries, and 46 deaths on April 19. Total active cases in the state stands at 30,477 with 1,35,256. 1,502 people lost their lives till date.
