<span style="color: #222222;">In Himachal Pradesh, authorities have ordered the closure of all markets in Shimla district on Sundays in wake of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.<br />'' <br />''All shops except those selling essential commodities including food items, medical stores, restaurants will remain closed on Sundays till further order.<br />'' <br />''The step has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of rising number of COVID-19 cases in the district.</span>