10-day lockdown in TS from today

Hyderabad The Telangana government on Tuesday decided to impose a 10-day lockdown in the state starting May 12, to prevent further spread of Coronavirus. According to an official release, the State cabinet decided to clamp a lockdown from 10 am on May 12 (Wednesday) for 10 days. "However, there would be relaxation for all the activities from 6 AM to 10 Am daily," it said.

On Monday, Telangana's Covid-19 tally crossed half- a-million as 4,826 fresh cases were added while the toll stood at 2,771 with 35 more casualties. The cabinet also decided to invite global tenders for procurement of Covid-19 vaccine, it added.