Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday issued an order stating no public gatherings will be allowed in the state till June 30. The office of CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted earlier today saying, "The Chief Minister has directed officers that no public gathering be allowed till June 30. Further decision will be taken depending on the situation,". A meeting between the CM Yogi Adityanath and chairpersons of 11 committees of the state was held over the COVID-19 situation owing to the state's death toll rising to 25 on Saturday morning.

Yogi Adityanath's office has also issued instructions to people to perform prayers in their homes as the holy month of Ramzan has begun. The CM's office said, "The month of Ramzan has started. In view of the corona infection, all the religious leaders have appealed to stay at home and offer namaz. It should be ensured that there is no program anywhere as it is likely to spread corona infection,".

Yogi Adityanath had earlier on Wednesday said that the state government was working on a joint effort strategy under the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the control of the COVID-19 cases. The CM further stated that emphasis has been laid on social distancing along with strengthening the medical and health sectors in the state while also ensuring relief is made available to the poor during the lockdown period, which is in effect across the nation till May 3, as per PM Modi's orders.