Most CMs Want Lockdown to Continue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated today that the coronavirus lockdown could continue beyond May 3 in parts of the country worst affected by the pandemic a.k.a hotspots or "red zones". In a video meeting with Chief Ministers on April 27, PM Modi called for an exit plan from each state based on r
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Apr 28, 2020 5:34 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated today that the coronavirus lockdown could continue beyond May 3 in parts of the country worst affected by the pandemic a.k.a hotspots or "red zones". In a video meeting with Chief Ministers on April 27, PM Modi called for an exit plan from each state based on red, orange and green coding of districts according to the number of COVID-19 cases. Most chief ministers were unanimous that the lockdown should continue and that some economic activity should be started slowly. Addressing worries that the extended lockdown would come at a great cost, the Prime Minister told the Chief Ministers: "There is no need to worry on the economy front, our economy is good."
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