Last week of lockdown
Tuesday, 12th May 2020
Today is the 48th day of the third phase of the lockdown. PM Modi is going to address the nation today, at 8pm, said the PMO Twitter handle. Yesterday, a meeting was held by the PM with CMs to analyze the crisis in various states of the country.
The MHA had announced the third phase nationwide lockdown till 17th May. PM Modi had previously addressed the nation announcing the lockdown and the first extension.
Chief Ministers were asked to share strategies to deal with the lockdown in their states. A need for a “balanced strategy” was asked in order to keep the fight against coronavirus alive while resurrecting the weakening economy.
70,000 and odd people have already been infected by the virus with 2,300 deaths in India. Liquor shops have been reopened and the Indian Railways has resumed the services from Tuesday to ease the lockdown. Flights, however, remain suspended.
Source: India Today