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Shri Narendra Modi the Honorable Prime Minister of India on April 14 has officially extended the lockdown nationwide to restrict the spread of the novel corona-virus, till May 3. Originally lockdown was announced for 21 days, which started on March 25 and was supposed to end on 14th April. After assessing the situation the lock-down got further extended till the 3rd of May by the PM. This decision was welcomed by both central as well as state government as it is the need of an hour and also only way left out to bring down the rising numbers of COVID 19 across the country.





As of April 14, the total coronavirus confirmed cases in India were 10,815. The mentioned data counts 1,189 patients cured or discharged after treatment and 353 deceased people due to the virus.

Importance of practicing Self Distancing/Quarantine













The novel Corona-Virus mainly spreads among people who come in close contact with each other i.e. within a 6 ft distance limit. When an infected person in close contact coughs, sneezes or even talks the liquid droplets from mouth or nose via air-land into the mouth, nose or eyes of a nearby person, which causes the chance of getting infected. The virus then gets inhaled into the lungs, which causes severe illness & even cause death. As per the recent studies, infected people with no symptoms can also play a key role in the spread of COVID-19.





Even touching the surface or object that has the virus on it can possibly cause the infection. It is simple to understand in public spaces or transports like metro stations, buses, malls, theatres colleges etc. many people gather and there are chances that some percentage of people who maybe got infected & touch the surfaces after coughing & sneezing. There is a high chance that you come into contact of the contaminated surface & get infected. Hence, social distancing & lock-down limit contact and bring good results in decreasing the number of infected people.





Even though the intensity level of illness depends person to person on immunity level and age but still we all have a personal responsibility to protect ourselves and slowing don the virus spread.





What services will remain open?





All essential services will remain operational during the lock-down such as health workers (doctors, nurses), sanitation workers, journalists, police & other security personnel. In some states, people engaged in the agricultural sector have been given permission to transports their crops & other produce to the local mandis.





Government & Medical institutions engaged in key operations of detection and treatment of virus, LPG gas agencies, petrol pumps, food supply chains (wholesale and retail stores and mandis), pathology/diagnostic laboratories will continue their operations.





Inter as well as intra-state goods trucks have not been restricted and will be allowed to move only if they are carrying essential goods to be delivered.





Furthermore, people living in non-contaminated zones can go out for buying essential commodities like milk and other food items. While going out, it has been advised to wear a mask and also not to go outside frequently.

What will remain shut ?

All sorts of public transportation like passenger trains, domestic as well as international flights, buses, cabs, metro services will remain non-operational till May 3rd.





Non-essential services like theaters, gym, public parks, etc. along with all educational institutions & offices will also remain shut.





Residential areas that come under contaminated zones or hot spots will be fully sealed meaning people can not move outside their homes. Essential commodities will get delivered at their doorsteps.





Furthermore, the delivery service of nonessential commodities like mobile, supplements etc. purchased via online shopping portal will be operational after April 20 under conditions & restrictions





Websites to refer:

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/









Central & State/Union Territories Helpline Numbers: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf





Courtesy: PMO India



