Telangana extends lockdown to May 7

April 20, 2020 15:15

With no significant dip in coronavirus positive cases, the Telangana government has issued orders to extend the ongoing lockdown till May 7 with stringent measures. "Government of Telangana is of the view that strict lockdown measures that have been implemented in the state since March 22 have played an important role in slowing down the spread of COVID-19 in the state. It is, therefore, necessary that stringent measures should continue to be in place to consolidate the containment measures in the state. In view of this, it is decided that lockdown measures as already in force in Telangana shall apply till May 7 in the state," a Government Order issued on Sunday said.

As part of the exercise to contain COVID-19 spread, the Centre has issued detailed guidelines listing activities that will remain prohibited across the country until May 3. Apart from activities that were permitted during the lockdown till April 14, the new guidelines provide for certain additional activities to be permitted from April 20.

As on Sunday, Telangana reported 858 coronavirus positive cases, with 651 active patients. As many as 21 have died due to coronavirus, while 186 have been discharged for hospitals after recovery. -- PTI

Image: Grin and bear it: A man walks past the Charminar in Hyderabad. The area is normally teeming with tourists, locals and street markets.

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