UP extends lockdown till May 6 morning, announces honorarium to frontline workers for Covid duty

Government has also issued directions to engage final year medical and nursing students, retired health workers, experienced doctors, ex-servicemen in COVID-19, who would be paid honorarium as per the rules.

Lucknow wears a deserted look during lockdown in UP.

Uttar Pradesh government on Monday decided to extend its lockdown further by two more days till 7 am on May 6. With rising COVID cases in many districts, the state had earlier decided to increase the weekend restriction that started from 8pm on April 30 till 7 am on May 4.

The decision was taken at the Team-9 meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday morning.

UP government also decided to give additional honorarium as an incentive to health workers, doctors, paramedical staff, housekeeping staff, sanitation workers, ASHA workers, Anganwari workers engaged in COVID-19 duty. This incentive honorarium would be 25 per cent of their salaries and would be given not just for the days that they have done duty but during the days of isolation after their COVID-19 duty.

Government has also issued directions to engage final year medical and nursing students, retired health workers, experienced doctors, ex-servicemen in COVID-19, who would be paid honorarium as per the rules. Sources inform that soon the government would also release detailed guidelines in this regard.

A government spokesperson said that the virus has been 30-50 per cent more infectious in second wave and it has also been seen that it is not been detected in tests also but only revealed in Chest CT scan thus need is to more cautious.

Following advice of experts, Government has also decided to increase the number of beds by 140 at King George Medical University, which is one of the selected Level-3 COVID hospitals in the state and also turn Cancer Hospital into dedicated COVID care centre.

District magistrates have been asked to form special Team-9 in each district like at the state level for management of COVID-19.

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In past 24 hours, 29,192 fresh COVID cases have been reported in the state.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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