Andhra CM Jagan dials Gujarat CM regarding 6000 stranded fishermen amid lockdown

Due to  ongoing Coronavirus lockdown extension over 6,000 fishermen from Andhra Presh are stranded in Gujarat. On Thursday, Andhra Presh Chief Minister Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy spoke to Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani and discussed matter of stranded fishermen. Reddy has also instructed officials to expedite return of stranded fishermen back to state through sea route.

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CM anunces Rs. 2000 aid for stranded fishermen

Meanwhile, on Wednesday chief minister also anunced one-time financial assistance of Rs. 2000 for all 6,000 fishermen from state stranded in Gujarat amid COVID-19 lockdown. Reddy also held a review meeting with top officials to take stock of state's measures in fight against COVID-19, to access preparedness at large and to initiate improvisations as and when situation demands. 

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India under lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 extended a nationwide lockdown until 3 May to contain spre of coronavirus. anuncement came on last day of initial lockdown, which began on 25 March. 

Under lockdown, only essential businesses - such as groceries and pharmacies - are allowed to remain open. City transport services are limited to emergency staff and those with special travel passes. All trains and flights have been suspended, with relaxations being afforded very grually.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with chief ministers of all states via video-conference on April 27. 

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Coronavirus situation in India

As per latest data provided by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,  total number of positive Coronavirus cases across country increased to over 21,393, including 16,454 active cases of virus. So far, 4,257 patients are cured/discharged while 681 deaths have been recorded.

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(With inputs from ncy)