2020-04-15T17:51:36
A nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCKDOWN 2.0 Inter-state, inter-district movement of people prohibited till May 3 Those facing an emergency to be exempted but with conditions, says govt People need to follow social distancing norms if moving out in emergency In a relief for people, the government has allowed the movement of those facing an emergency during the second phase of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued detailed guidelines on the second phase of lockdown 2.0, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extension of the nationwide shutdown to tackle the spread of novel coronavirus. On the movement of people during the lockdown, the government said that those dealing with an emergency will be allowed to step out of their homes. The emergency situation can be medical, veterinary care and for procuring essential commodities.