The Andaman and Nicobar administration has decided to impose a complete lockdown on weekends beginning August 1

Port Blair: The Andaman and Nicobar administration has decided to impose a complete lockdown on weekends beginning August 1 to contain the spread of coronavirus, an official said on Wednesday.

The strict restrictions will be in force on Saturdays and Sundays till the Covid-19 situation improves in the Union Territory, Chief Secretary Chetan B Sanghi said in an order.

LockdownAll commercial establishments, shops, transport, barring those dealing with essential commodities and services, will remain shut, the order said.

Of the 363 cases here, 170 are active, while 192 people have recovered from the disease and one patient has died, it said.