<p>In view of a surge in coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh, the state government announced night curfew in Bhopal and Indore city areas from Wednesday, an official said.</p>.<p>Besides, shops will remain closed after 10 pm in eight other cities, he said.</p>.<p>The decision was taken by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after reviewing the Covid-19 situation at a meeting with senior officials on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/madhya-pradesh-cms-reign-begs-the-question-shiv-raj-or-jungle-raj-962692.html" target="_blank">Madhya Pradesh CM's reign begs the question: Shiv-raj or jungle raj?</a></strong></p>.<p>The time during which curfew will be in force in the two main cities of the state and how long the order will continue was not announced immediately.</p>.<p>Shops will be closed after 10 pm in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Burhanpur, Betul and Khargone, the official said.</p>.<p>On Holi, no public programs will be allowed, but the festival can be celebrated by individuals.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/maharashtra-in-the-beginning-of-second-covid-wave-says-central-team-report-962693.html" target="_blank">Maharashtra in the beginning of second Covid wave, says central team report</a></strong></p>.<p>Thermal screening and one-week isolation for those arriving from neighbouring Maharashtra will continue.</p>.<p>Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 797 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the tally of cases to 2,69,391. The death toll reached 3,890 with three more deaths.</p>
<p>In view of a surge in coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh, the state government announced night curfew in Bhopal and Indore city areas from Wednesday, an official said.</p>.<p>Besides, shops will remain closed after 10 pm in eight other cities, he said.</p>.<p>The decision was taken by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after reviewing the Covid-19 situation at a meeting with senior officials on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/madhya-pradesh-cms-reign-begs-the-question-shiv-raj-or-jungle-raj-962692.html" target="_blank">Madhya Pradesh CM's reign begs the question: Shiv-raj or jungle raj?</a></strong></p>.<p>The time during which curfew will be in force in the two main cities of the state and how long the order will continue was not announced immediately.</p>.<p>Shops will be closed after 10 pm in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Burhanpur, Betul and Khargone, the official said.</p>.<p>On Holi, no public programs will be allowed, but the festival can be celebrated by individuals.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/maharashtra-in-the-beginning-of-second-covid-wave-says-central-team-report-962693.html" target="_blank">Maharashtra in the beginning of second Covid wave, says central team report</a></strong></p>.<p>Thermal screening and one-week isolation for those arriving from neighbouring Maharashtra will continue.</p>.<p>Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 797 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the tally of cases to 2,69,391. The death toll reached 3,890 with three more deaths.</p>