Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao has announced extension of the lockdown imposed in view of the novel coronavirus in the state till 7 May. He said the lockdown will be enforced in a stringent manner. Food delivery mobile applications will not be allowed starting Monday.

"The cabinet has decided to extend the lockdown in the state till 7 May. The cabinet will take stock of the situation on 5 May," he said.

Rao informed that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 858, including 21 deaths. Five districts - Warangal, Yadradri Bhadradri, Siddipet, Wanaparthy - are coronavirus-free, he said, adding, "We are doing better than many other states".