Revised Guidelines For 19-Day Coronavirus Lockdown From Indian Government: Mandatory & Prohibited Things

On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement that the coronavirus lockdown will be extended until May 3. Following it, the government also issued the guideline which has been revised on what is prohibited and what's compulsory.

Also on the same day, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order stating that travel by road, rail, and air, schools, training institutions, cinema halls, hospitality services, shopping complexes, and industrial or commercial activities will remain shut down.

People at work or public areas must wear a mask. The revised guideline of the coronavirus lockdown also required the offices to supply sanitizers, ensure access control, arrange alternant shifts and place thermal screen.

The government stated: "The objective of the revised guidelines is to consolidate the gains achieved during the 1st phase of lockdown and further slow down the spread of COVID-19 and at the same time provide relief to farmers and labour and daily wage earners."

In an effort to reduce hardship for everyone, the revised guideline will have some additional activities complying with the basis of the existing lockdown conditions. These activities will be under the operation of all states and Union Territories (UTs).

It said: "The revised consolidated guidelines are aimed at operating those sectors of the economy which are critical from the perspective of rural and agricultural development and job creation, while maintaining strict protocols in areas where safety is paramount to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country."

Especially, we will not see the revised guideline of the coronavirus lockdown in the containment zones that the administration of states, UTs have demarcated. It was announced after the new order of another 19-day lockdown until May 3 to prevent the pandemic spread.