Patna, August 17: The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown till September 6 in the wake of COVID-19 spread in the state. The state government has imposed the lockdown with similar guidelines issued for phased reopening (Unlock 3).

In continuation of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order, the restrictions imposed issued by this (state) department order dated July 30 imposing further restrictions will remain effective till September 6, read the order. COVID-19 Lockdown in Navi Mumbai, Panvel: NMMC And PMC Announce Shutdown for 10 days from July 3.

According to the Union Health Ministry, Bihar has 31,059 active cases, 72,324 recoveries and 461 fatalities as of August 17.