The Haryana government on Sunday announced extending the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state by a week till May 17.

Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Sunday announced extending the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state by a week till May 17.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij said, "Mahamari Alert/ Surkshit Haryana announced from 10 May to 17 May. Stringent measures will be taken to contain the spread of Corona in Haryana."

Mahamari Alert / Surkshit Haryana announced from 10 May to 17 May Stringent measures will be taken to contain spread of Corona in Haryana. Detailed order to be issued soon.

— ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) May 9, 2021

Vij said that the restrictions, which are currently in force, will continue till May 17.

Last week, the Haryana government had imposed a lockdown in the state from May 3 to May 10 (5 am).

According to an official order issued late Sunday night detailing the fresh guidelines of the extended lockdown, no gathering of more than 11 persons will be allowed, including in weddings, cremation and funerals.

Marriages will be allowed only at home and in courts with a maximum limit of 11 persons. No movement of 'barat' procession is allowed, the order said.

Lockdown

Earlier, in case of funerals, congregation of more than 20 people was not permitted, and marriage functions were subject to permission from district magistrates or officers authorised by them.

The maximum ceiling at marriage functions was 30 persons in indoor spaces and of 50 in open spaces, as per earlier orders.

The Haryana government has termed the lockdown as "Mahamari Alert/Surkshit Haryana".

In the past few weeks, Haryana has registered a surge in Covid-19 infections as well as fatalities.