Covid: Telangana HC tells state govt to mull weekend curfew, among other steps

A Bench of Chief JusticeHimaKohliand Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, while hearing a batch of PILs (public interest litigations) on Covid-19 issues, directed the government that the review should be done before May 8.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the State government to review the Covid-19 situation and consider imposing additional measures such as implementing weekend lockdown and extending the present curfew hours to flatten the virus curve.

Telangana Chief Secretary told reporters that the pandemic situation in the State was under control and cases were expected to decline in the coming days. (ANI file photo)

A Bench of Chief JusticeHimaKohliand Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, while hearing a batch of PILs (public interest litigations) on Covid-19 issues, directed the government that the review should be done before May 8. Currently, nightcurfew from 9 pm to 5 am the next day is in force until May 8 (5 am).

Also, the court directed the Centre to ensure proper supply of oxygen to the State after the Telangana Public Health Director informed the court that the gas tankers meant for the State were being stopped in Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Secretary told reporters that the pandemic situation in the State was under control and cases were expected to decline in the coming days. He further said the situation was not alarming and the government would examine the direction given by the court and take appropriate decisions on weekend lockdown.

The government knows that the situation is under control and we also know that there is not much use with lockdown, he said. He said there was a need to follow treatment protocols and rules to contain the spread of the disease.