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What new guidelines have been issued for workplaces amid extended lockdown?
Government has issued guidelines for workplaces amid extended corona virus lockdown. The directive states that all workplaces shall have adequate arrangements for temperature screening and provide sanitisers. “Workplaces shall have a gap of one hour between shifts and will stagger the lunch break…to ensure social distancing,” it added. Large meetings should be prohibited, the directive stated.
Which activities are permitted from April 20 during the extended lockdown?
Agriculture activities including fisheries and animal husbandry will be operational. MNREGA works will be allowed with social distancing. All goods traffic, shops for truck repairs and highway dhabas are permitted to function. Other activities that are allowed include IT and ITeS with 50% strength, e-commerce companies, and services provided by electricians, plumbers, carpenters and mechanics.
India’s COVID-19 contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu has become the world’s fastest app to reach 5 crore users,
achieving the milestone in 13 days. Of these, 1.1 crore downloads were recorded on Tuesday after PM Modi urged
people to install the app in his address to the nation.
7 new Covid-19 hotspots in UP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district Seven new areas in Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh have emerged as Covid-19 hotspots, as per a notice issued by the district administration. The hotspots include Sector 50 Noida and Kulesra Greater Noida. Meanwhile, two other areas have been completely removed from the list of hotspots as they only have one case each.
In which cases is movement of people allowed from April 20 amid extended lockdown?
As per government’s guidelines for extended lockdown, from April 20, private vehicles for emergency services, including medical care and for procuring essential commodities will be allowed. One passenger besides driver can be permitted in backseat in 4-wheelers. However, in 2-wheelers, only driver will be permitted. People going to work and back in exempted categories will also be allowed to move.
Govt permits resumption of some industries in rural areas after April 20
The government on Wednesday said it will allow the opening up of some industries in rural areas after April 20 amid the extended lockdown. The government said it will also allow farm activities, construction of roads and buildings, irrigation projects, and works under MNREGA “to provide an impetus to the rural economy”.
5 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, total reaches 60: BMC
Five fresh cases of corona virus have been reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi, taking the total number of positive cases in the area to 60, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated on Wednesday. The BMC added, “Contact-tracing of high-risk contacts of new patients is under progress.” Seven people have died due to the virus in Dharavi
US records its highest COVID-19 death toll in single day with 2,129 fatalities
The corona virus death toll in the US crossed 25,000 on Tuesday with the country witnessing the highest single-day tally of 2,129 fatalities. Over 6,05,000 Americans have tested positive for corona virus. Earlier, President Donald Trump said, “We grieve at every precious life that has been lost to the invisible enemy, but through the darkness, we can see the rays of light.”
Govt allows IT, IT-enabled services to function with 50% staff from April 20
The government in its new guidelines released on Wednesday stated that all IT, IT-enabled services will be allowed to function from April 20 with up to 50% strength. “Digital economy is critical to the services sector and is important for national growth. Accordingly, e-commerce operations, operations of IT and IT-enabled services…are all permitted activities now,” the guidelines read.
29 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan, total cases now 1,034
Rajasthan Health Department said 29 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state till Wednesday morning. Out of the 29 cases, 15 are from Jaipur, seven each are from Jodhpur and Kota, the health department added. With these cases, the total number of positive cases in the state has now increased to 1,034, it further said
Not the time to reduce resources: UN chief after Trump halts US’ funds to WHO
After President Donald Trump halted US funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of corona virus pandemic, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said it “isn’t the time” to reduce resources in the fight against the virus. “Now is the time for unity and for the international community to work together…to stop this virus and its shattering consequences,” he added.
Religious places to remain closed, religious gatherings prohibited till May 3.
As per the revised guidelines issued for extended lockdown on Wednesday, all religious places will remain closed for public and religious congregations will be strictly prohibited until May 3. In the case of funerals, a gathering of over 20 won’t be permitted for the period, the guidelines read. Wearing face cover has been made compulsory in public places and workplaces.
We shouldn’t be expecting to see COVID-19 vaccine at least for 12 months: WHO
“We shouldn’t be expecting to see a vaccine against the corona virus at least for 12 months or longer,” World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris said on Tuesday. “The overall world outbreak, 90% of cases are coming from Europe and the US. So we are certainly not seeing the peak yet,” Dr Harris added.
