The letter was sent noticing hindrance in free functioning of essential commodity supply chain. Non-governmental organisations were operating 3,909 camps. [11] On 17 May, the lockdown was further extended till 31 May by the National Disaster Management Authority. With the announcement of 10 more containment zones, the respective district authorities have started to seal those areas to stop the spread of the virus. “He was admitted to a hospital two days ago after he exhibited symptoms of the disease. [137][138][139] On 29 March, Prime Minister Modi advised against this, urging people to stay home in his Mann Ki Baat radio address. [5], On 14 April, Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till 3 May, with a conditional relaxation promised after 20 April for the regions where the spread had been contained by then. In final volume of his autobiography, The Presidential Years, formally released on Tuesday, he asserts that he couldn't be “neutral between stability and instability”. [10], On 1 May, the Government of India extended the nationwide lockdown further by two weeks until 17 May. [76] Cinema halls, that had remained close all this while, could finally be opened from 15 October 2020, with a 50% of their seating capacity. Till date, we have deployed such Mobile ATMs across #Mumbai, #NewDelhi, #Allahabad, #Coimbatore, #Chandigarh, #Chennai, #Pune, #Hyderabad and #Bhubaneswar. China has reported 99 new coronavirus cases, the highest in a single day in recent weeks, and 63 fresh asymptomatic infections, taking the total number of patients in the country to 82,052, health officials said here on Saturday, amid concerns about a second wave of the pandemic. [65] A Times NIE initiative. With disinfection tunnels being set up in public places in some parts of the State, K. Kolandaswamy, director of public health, in a circular issued to all deputy directors of health services on April 11, said disinfection tunnels would create a false sense of security and people may be diverted from handwash to the tunnel. However, the lack of clarity on "essential goods" meant that the policemen on the streets stopped workers going to factories and the trucks carrying food items. The GDP growth rate for April–June 2020 was -23.9%, which happened to be the worst ever in history. The study concluded that the lockdown would help in significantly slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the country. - Mumbai). 14 other cases were reported from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (excluding Mumbai city) including seven from Mira-Bhayander, two each from Thane, Navi Mumbai and Vasai-Virar, and one from Bhiwandi. [15], Unlock 3.0 for August 2020 removed night curfews and permitted gymnasiums and yoga centres to reopen from 5 August. Fifty-one new cases of COVID-19 infection detected in Rajasthan today, taking the total number of positive cases in the State to 751. [60], On 16 April, lockdown areas were classified as "red zone", indicating the presence of infection hotspots, "orange zone" indicating some infection, and "green zone" with no infections. The Health Ministry shared data to show that more than adequate arrangements were and have been in place for treating the patients. 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Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is racing against time to contain the spread of corona virus with the number of those infected crossing 65 – the highest in the country. The toll in the State climbs to 41. [6] The governments of Odisha and Punjab extended the state lockdowns to 1 May. Manufacturing growth at -39.3%, Mining growth at -23.3%, Construction growth at -50%, Trade & hotel industry growth at -47%. Madhya Pradesh recorded 16 new cases of COVID-19 until Sunday evening, taking the tally to 562. The plan was to benefit the migrant workers through cash transfers and initiatives for food security. [29], From 4 May 2020, the lockdown was eased with several relaxations in all zones per Ministry of Home Affair's guidelines. 20% of the cases would require moderate or critical care treatment," a Health Ministry spokesperson said. He also appealed to citizens to stay at home for their own safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. [5], As the end of the first lockdown period approached, state governments and other advisory committees recommended extending the lockdown. [136], People were seen breaching the lockdown and not following social distancing by crowding in vegetable markets in some places. It advocated state-level lockdowns in the most affected states. Lockdown 2.0: Vinay Dubey detained over social media messages linked to Bandra gathering. Cargo transportation vehicles, including trucks, trains and planes, would run. These cases had a connection to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation held in Delhi. I've been teaching full-time in Kharghar since 2015. The Assam government on Sunday decided to go with any decision to be taken by the Centre on extension of the 21-day lockdown, imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country. He said an order has been issued and the Delhi government’s ‘Operation SHIELD’ will come into force. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. According to a health department bulletin she had developed breathlessness on Saturday and died at 7.30 p.m., despite medical attention. For 50-year-old Vijayamma, the national lockdown has been a difficult time. A 27 year old male patient died of Covid-19 in Vadodara, taking Gujarat’s death toll to 25. [155], According to The Economist, the lockdown was "all but certain to have exacerbated" the devastation of the pandemic. They noted that India implemented school closures, border closure, travel bans etc. Sixty-five prisoners, including 22 who were arrested under Public Safety Act (PSA), were released to decongest jails across Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from hospital on Sunday, a Downing Street spokesman said, a week after being admitted for treatment for coronavirus and spending three days in intensive care. [34][35], This led to State Governments and Municipal Corporations deciding to shut down wine shops again in some places. "We have been increasing the hospitals and number of available isolation beds," the spokesperson said. Almost a fortnight after withdrawing its order allowing home delivery of alcoholic beverages on health grounds, the Meghalaya government has allowed wine shops and bonded warehouses in the State to sell liquor for seven hours a day from April 13 to 17. [82] Lockdown has been enforced time and again in spite of attempts to permanently move towards an unlock phase. The country has been split into 3 zones: red zones (130 districts), orange zones (284 districts) and green zones (319 districts). It said that "Lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September 2020". [50] On 29 March, the Indian Railways announced that it would start services for special parcel trains to transport essential goods, in addition to the regular freight service. “For the last two weeks or more people have shown great discipline and stayed indoors and tried to follow social distancing, since, as we say jaan hai jahan hai [the world for he who is alive], now we must also say jaan bhi jahan bhi [life and world],” a statement from PMO quoted the Prime Minister as saying, conveying an evolution in the strategy. The second phase of unlock, Unlock 2.0, was announced for the period of 1 to 31 July, with more ease in restrictions. Pune district recorded five new cases taking the tally to 262. [73], In future phases of reopening, further activities are to be permitted. 27.10.2020 to all Chief Secretaries reg extension of reopening upto 30.11.2020", "MHA DO Dt. An ICMR spokesperson said that currently there are 219 testing facilities, including 151 government labs in government sector. [124], The order issued by the Home Ministry on 24 March allowed the functioning of shops dealing with food items as well as the manufacturing units and transportation of "essential goods". [30] The Home Ministry stated that anyone who fails to follow the restrictions can face up to a year in jail. He is the third bureaucrat, all from the Health Department, to have contracted the disease in the State. Inter/intra-district buses with 50% capacity, Four-wheelers with 1 driver and 2 passengers, All services and shops closed except pharmacies, hospitals, banks, grocery shops and other essential services, Closure of commercial and private establishments (only work-from-home allowed), Suspension of all educational, training, research institutions, Suspension of all non-essential public and private transport, Prohibition of all social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious activities, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 11:13. [86] Following the lockdown, India's electricity demand fell down to a five-month low on 28 March. So far, 493 cases and 23 deaths have been reported in the State while 44 have recovered and discharged. [24] He also added that the lockdown would be enforced more strictly than the Janata Curfew. Four more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total number of such cases in the State to 54, a health department official said. musn’t allow foreign interests take control of Indian corporate during COVID-19 crisis: Rahul Gandhi, PM CARES Fund to deal with the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Face coverings are compulsory in public … This first phase of reopening was termed as "Unlock 1.0"[13] and permitted shopping malls, religious places, hotels and restaurants to reopen from 8 June. They did not wait their turn to board the government-arranged transport, mainly due to starvation and eagerness to reach their homes soon. Among the new cases, 15 each are from Jaipur and Banswara, 8 each from Jodhpur and Bikaner, 2 from Hanumangarh and 1 each from Churu, Jaisalmer and Sikar. The information was given by the director general of prisons in a written report submitted to the division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. [117], On 1 May, the central government allowed the Indian Railways to launch "Shramik Special" trains for the migrant workers and others stranded. As the lockdown 2.0 nears its end, the Union Health Ministry has identified 130 red zones across the country, 284 in the orange zone and 319 in green zones. On March 25, the government decided to give three LPGs free to 9 crore people under Ujjwala scheme for three months, so far 85 lakh people have been covered, the Petroleum Ministry said. The 60-year-old’s condition deteriorated, following which he was put on ventilator. 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