The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a night curfew in Kangra, Shimla, Kullu and Mandi districts to combat the rampant spread of Covid-19 in the area. The curfew will be enforced from 8pm to 6am until December 15, when it will be subject to further review. The state has also increased the fine for failure to wear a mask from Rs500 to Rs1000 and declared that all educational institutions must remain closed until December 31.