India on Monday, entered the third phase of its nationwide lockdown which has been furthered by 13 days till May 17 with some relaxations beginning today, depending on the red, green or orange zone, the district has been categorised in.
As coronavirus cases in the country jumped by 2,487 in the highest ever 24-hour spike and the fatalities rose by a record 83, officials cautioned against any violation of the lockdown curbs in the extended two-week period so that the gains achieved so far in the battle against COVID-19 are not "squandered away . The lockdown was imposed on March 25 and is slated to last till May 17 after two extensions. The total duration of the lockdown period will now be 54 days.
Retailers and traders expect to re-open more shops under the new relaxed guidelines although they are still seeking clarity from local authorities.
India on Monday, entered the third phase of its nationwide lockdown which has been furthered by 13 days till May 17 with some relaxations beginning today, depending on the red, green or orange zone, the district has been categorised in.
As coronavirus cases in the country jumped by 2,487 in the highest ever 24-hour spike and the fatalities rose by a record 83, officials cautioned against any violation of the lockdown curbs in the extended two-week period so that the gains achieved so far in the battle against COVID-19 are not "squandered away . The lockdown was imposed on March 25 and is slated to last till May 17 after two extensions. The total duration of the lockdown period will now be 54 days.
Retailers and traders expect to re-open more shops under the new relaxed guidelines although they are still seeking clarity from local authorities.