India Lockdown Update: Full lockdown Imposed In Many States
India Lockdown Update: Full lockdown imposed in many states including Rajasthan-Kerala, strict restrictions increasing the rest of the states; View update.
In the midst of the deepening crisis in the Corona epidemic, many states have begun to take more stringent measures. The number of states announcing the lockdown also continues to grow.
Some states including Maharashtra, Bihar, and Odisha have already been put on lockdown, now Kerala and Rajasthan have also announced full lockdown.
In view of the increasing cases in Kerala, the government has announced a full lockdown in the state for nine days from the morning of May 8.
Chief Minister P. Vijayan said that the lockdown will be in force from 6 am to 16 May on 8 May. He said that the supply of essential services will be ensured during this period.
India Lockdown Update: 10 full lockdowns in Rajasthan.
The Rajasthan government has also announced a strict lockdown in the state. The lockdown is being implemented from May 10 to 24 to prevent a second wave of epidemic in the state.
Everything will be closed except essential services. In view of the increasing cases, strict restrictions have been imposed in Tamil Nadu from 4 o’clock on Thursday morning, which will remain in effect till May 20.
Under this, only frontline workers connected with emergency services have been allowed to travel in suburban trains. Government offices have been asked to work with 50 percent of staff.
Public vehicles including the metro will also run with a capacity of 50 percent. All shops except grocery and vegetable shops will remain closed. However, they will also not be allowed to open in the shopping complex.
Consideration of strict measures in Karnataka as well.
The Karnataka government is also considering implementing strict measures in the state to curb the epidemic.
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will hold a meeting with his cabinet colleagues and senior officials on Friday. Other measures including lockdown in the state will be considered.
India Lockdown Update: No lockdown in Telangana.
Telangana Chief Minister K.K. Chandrasekhar Rao said on Thursday that his government was not considering imposing a lockdown, as it would trouble the common people as well as adversely affect the economy.
He said earlier experiences suggest that lockdown is not effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
