Restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley on Monday, with officials saying that the curbs have been enforced as part of efforts

Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley on Monday, with officials saying that the curbs have been enforced as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

No movement of people, except essential services and medical emergencies was being allowed, the officials said.

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The authorities sealed most of the roads and market places and sought the cooperation of the public to make the lockdown a success.

District magistrates said strict implementation of the lockdown restrictions was ordered in view of the spike in the number of coronavirus cases.

Markets and business establishments across the valley were shut on Monday, while public transport was off the roads, the officials said.

PhotoHowever, government employees and banks have been exempted from the restrictions on producing valid identity cards or movement passes.

Construction and developmental activities have also been exempted, they added.

Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 444 new coronavirus cases with 206 from Jammu region and 238 from the valley.