NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced extension of the nationwide lockdown to 3 May to contain the spread of the covid-19 pandemic.
The 21-day lockdown, effective 25 March, was to end today. The PM said, from 20 April the government will, based on an extensive scrutiny, conditional withdrawal of the lockdown will be permitted in areas where the spread has either been contained or prevented.
Acknowledging the sacrifices made by the country, the prime minister said there will be a greater focus on the hotspots—including those places where the infection levels could escalate. “Growth in hotspots will create fresh challenges.
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