Lockdown 3.0: Persons above 65 years, below 10 years & pregnant women to stay at home

May 01: The government on Friday announced an extension of the coronavirus lockdown in India by two weeks till 17 May, 2020. The new guidelines also prescribe certain measures for well being and safety of people which are also applicable throughout the country.

MEASURES FOR WELL BEING & SAFETY OF PERSONS:

• The movement of individuals, for all non-essential activities, shall remain strictly prohibited between 7 pm to 7 am. Local authorities shall issue orders under appropriate provisions of law, such as prohibitory orders [curfew] under Section 144 of CrPC, for this purpose, and ensure strict compliance.
• In all zones, persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years, shall stay at home, except for meeting essential requirements and for health purposes, as per the National Directives.
• In Containment Zones, Out-Patient Departments (OPDs) and Medical clinics shall not be permitted to operate. However, these may be permitted to operate in Red, Orange and Green Zones, with social distancing norms and other safety precautions.