Published 12:41 IST, April 20th 2020
Delhi won't relax Covid lockdown for additional activities till April 27 re-assessment
The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory stating that there will be no relaxation on the lockdown guidelines for additional activities till April 27.
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In view of increasing Coronavirus cases in national capital, Delhi government on Sunday issued an visory stating that re will be relaxation on lockdown guidelines for "ditional activities" till April 27. This decision came after assessment of COVID-19 situation in national capital.
However, it stated that all Central Government employees who are above rank of Deputy Secretary will be attending offices 100 percent, while all lower-level staff will be attending offices 30 percent. Furr, officials will only be permitted on basis of Identity Cards.
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Hotspots in Delhi
All of Delhi is currently a containment zone. According to government of Delhi, y are making teams of 50, 100, and 150 officials in each area to scan each and every house in vicinity. Health Ministry on Wednesday said that Districts of country have been classified into three categories — hotspot districts, n-hotspot districts, and green zone districts — based on level of vel Coronavirus contamination.
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India extends lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday anunced extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 in order to contain spre of dely coronavirus. He dressed nation on April 14 as ongoing pan-India lockdown entered its 21st day. In his dress, PM said that India is fighting against COVID-19 and it has been successful so far. He also said that compared to or nations, India has attempted to contain pandemic quite efficiently.
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According to latest update from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, number of total Coronavirus cases in country has climbed to 17,265, including 14,175 active cases. While 543 deaths have been reported overall, around 2,547 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. Meanwhile, Maharashtra and Delhi have highest number of cases in country.
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12:40 IST, April 20th 2020