Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India, State Governments/UT Governments & State/UT authorities for containment of COVID19. Lockdown 4.0 will remain in effect till 31st May 2020.
Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31, MHA issues fresh guidelines
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Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31 to contain COVID-19 spread: NDMA
The ongoing countrywide lockdown has been extended till May 31, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Sunday.
In an order, the NDMA said lockdown measures need to be implemented for a further period of 14 days in the country to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 2,872 and the number of total positive cases climbed to 90,927 Sunday morning, according to the Union Health Ministry.
The NDMA, in exercise of powers under Section 6 (2) (i) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, hereby directs the ministries and departments of the Government of India, state governments and state authorities to continue the lockdown measures up to May 31, NDMA member secretary G V V Sarma said.
The authority further directs the National Executive Committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, to issue modifications in the guidelines as necessary, keeping in view the need to open up economic activities while containing the spread of COVID-19, the order said.
The lockdown was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 for 21 days with effect from March 25. It was then extended till May 3 and again till May 17.
15:32 May 17
Tamil Nadu govt extends lockdown:
After Maharashtra, Government of Tamil Nadu has extended Covid-19 lockdown in the state till 31st May 2020. Chief Minister K Palaniswami who announced new relaxations such as resumption of public transportation in 25 districts after a hiatus of nearly two months.
In 12 other districts, including Chennai, there will be no change in the curbs and will continue as they existed during the third phase of lockdown, set to end on Sunday, he added.
Citing consultations with top officials, public health and medical experts, he said the lockdown is extended till May 31 and the curbs including bar on functioning of educational institutions, public entry into religious places and relaxations already in force will continue throughout the
state.
Palaniswami announced new relaxation in curbs for 25 districts, including Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Namakkal and Karur, where people could avail government and private bus transportation for commute within the district and they do not need "TN e-pass," (permission for travel).
Effective March 24 evening, public transport ceased to operate in the state as part of lockdown measures.
15:30 May 17
Mumbai(Maharashtra):Maharashtra government has extended the lockdown in the state till May 31, an official said on Sunday.Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta has issued an order notifying extension of the lockdown, the official said.
"The calibrated phase-wise relaxation/lifting of lockdown orders will be notified in due course," the order said. The present lockdown was valid till May 17. (PTI)
13:23 May 17
Coronavirus lockdown extended till May 31: NDMA
Punjab govt uplifts curfew:
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on May 16 announced replacement of the strict curfew with a lockdown till May 31 in the state. He also indicated resumption of limited public transport and maximum possible relaxations in non-containment zones from tomorrow.'
Last Updated : May 17, 2020, 7:46 PM IST