- By Aalok Sensharma
- Sun, 03 May 2020 01:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Patna | Jagran News Desk: The central government on Friday announced the extension of the coronavirus lockdown for two more weeks amid the surging coronavirus cases in the country. The government, however, said that some relaxations will be provided in districts after classifying them in 'Red', 'Orange' and 'Green' zones based on COVID-19 risk profiling.
"In the Orange Zones, in addition to activities permitted in Red Zone, taxis and cab aggregators will be permitted with one driver and two passengers only. Inter-district movement of individuals and vehicles will be allowed for permitted activities only. Four wheeler vehicles will have a maximum of two passengers besides the driver and pillion riding will be allowed on two-wheelers," the MHA release said.
"In the Green Zones, all activities are permitted except the limited number of activities which are prohibited throughout the country irrespective of the zone. However, buses can operate with up to 50 per cent seating capacity and bus depots can operate with up to 50 per cent capacity," it added.
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As per the central government, there are five Red, 20 Orange and 13 Green Zones in Bihar. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the state has reported 471 confirmed cases of coronavirus while three people have lost their lives.
Here’s the complete list of Red, Orange and Green Zones in Bihar:
Red Zones:
- Munger
- Patna
- Rohtas
- Buxar
- Gaya
Orange Zones:
- Nalanda
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- Siwan
- Gopalganj
- Bhojpur
- Begusarai
- Aurangabad
- Madhubani
- Purbi Champaran
- Bhagalpur
- Arwal
- Saran
- Nawada
- Lakhisarai
- Banka
- Vaishali
- Darbhanga
- Jehanabad
- Madhepura
- Purnia
Green Zones:
- Sheikhpura
- Araria
- Jamui
- Katihar
- Khagaria
- Kishanganj
- Muzaffarpur
- Pashchim Champaran
- Saharsa
- Samastipur
- Sheohar
- Sitamarhi
- Supaul