• Ease of Certain Restrictions in Low Risk Areas from 20 April
• Detailed guidelines to be issued by the Government tomorrow
• High Risk Areas and Hotspots to be under constant vigil
• PM seeks support for seven things including taking care of elderly and adhering to social distancing and lockdown
KRC TIMES Desk
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today announced the extension of lockdown till 3rd May 2020. The earlier 21 day lockdown is up to 14th of April 2020.
Addressing the Nation in combating the spread of the coronavirus, PM said the extension of lockdown was decided keeping in mind suggestions from many states, experts and the people.
He requested people to continue maintaining vigil and to adhere to social distancing during this lockdown.
Prime Minister also suggested that those areas which are of low risk may be permitted to open up for certain specific activities from 20th April 2020.
PM said, “Until 20th April, every town, every police station, every district, every state will be evaluated on how much the lockdown is being followed. Areas that succeed in this litmus test, those which will not be in the hot-spot category, and will have less likelihood to turn into a hot-spot maybe allowed to open up select necessary activities from 20thApril”.
“However, permissions will be withdrawn immediately if lockdown rules are broken, and if there is threat of spread of Coronavirus” he cautioned.
The Easing of restrictions in the low risk areas is being done keeping in mind the difficulties being faced by the poor and daily wage earners, he said.
For the sake of your country, you are fulfilling your duties like a disciplined soldier. This is the power of ‘We, the People of India’ that our constitution talks about, PM echoed
Detailed guidelines will be issued by the Government on 15th April in this regard.
Prime Minister exhorted the citizens to follow seven steps in their fight against the pandemic
First, to take special care of the elderly, especially those who have chronic diseases.
Second to completely adhere to the ‘Lakshman Rekha’ of Lockdown and Social Distancing; use homemade face-covers and masks without fail.
Third to follow the instructions issued by the AYUSH ministry to enhance immunity.
Fourth to download the Arogya Setu Mobile App to help prevent the spread of corona infection. Inspire others to download the app as well.
Fifth to take care of poor families; to fulfill their food requirements.
Sixth to be compassionate towards the people who work in every individual business or industry. Do not deprive them of their livelihood.
Seventh to pay utmost respect to our nation’s Corona Warriors – our doctors and nurses, sanitation workers and police force.
Prime Minister said India has benefitted from Lockdown. He said notwithstanding the economic travails being faced, it is clearly the correct path as it protected so many lives in the country.
“From an economic only point of view, it undoubtedly looks costly right now; but measured against the lives of Indian citizens, there is no comparison itself. The path that India has taken within our limited resources has become a topic of discussion in the entire world today”, he said.
He assured the country that there are ample reserves of medicines, food and other essential goods. Prime Minister also assured that the health infrastructure is being further strengthened.
