[100] The GDP growth rate had fallen from 8.2% in January–March 2018 to 3.1% in January–March 2020. Night curfews were in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in all areas and state governments were allowed to impose suitable restrictions on all activities. [29] Educational institutions, industrial establishments and hospitality services were also suspended. [32], One of the major development was around the re-opening of wine shops. It advocated state-level lockdowns in the most affected states. [29], From 4 May 2020, the lockdown was eased with several relaxations in all zones per Ministry of Home Affair's guidelines. [49] The national rail network has maintained its freight operations during the lockdown, to transport essential goods. 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This lockdown is to prevent the spread of the Corona Virus / COVID 19 in Chennai City. People's curfew) was a 14-hour curfew on 22 March (from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.). He further hypothesised, If the lockdown was not imposed the number of critical patients would have reached 5-6 million. Orange zones would allow only private and hired vehicles but no public transportation. Educational institutions will remain closed till 31 August. [61], The government also announced certain relaxations from 20 April, allowing agricultural businesses, including dairy, aquaculture and plantations, as well as shops selling farming supplies, to open. [131][132][133][134][135] The quality of air has significantly improved during the lockdown. The state capital Chennai accounted for 35 deaths. The zone classification would be revised once a week. [150] Another model by Public Health Foundation of India predicted that 78,000 deaths were averted during the period. Limited international travel was permitted as part of the Vande Bharat Mission. [10], On 1 May, the Government of India extended the nationwide lockdown further by two weeks until 17 May. [123], On 26 May, the Supreme Court admitted that the problems of the migrants had still not been solved and that there had been "inadequacies and certain lapses" on the part of the governments. [37] Andhra Pradesh increased the prices by 75%. -Based on the coronavirus spread, permission for outdoor meetings will be decided. "My fellow citizens, there is absolutely no need to panic," Modi tweeted soon after his address to the nation in which he announced the 21-day lockdown starting Tuesday midnight. India declares 21-day ‘total lockdown’ as coronavirus cases rise India’s 1.3 billion people to begin world’s largest virus lockdown after PM Modi makes announcement in a TV address. [5], On 14 April, Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till 3 May, with a conditional relaxation promised after 20 April for the regions where the spread had been contained by then. A view of deserted Mount Road in Chennai during the lockdown - April 26, 2020 - PTI Photo According to the reports, the strict embargo has shut down the retail grocery and vegetable stores in five corporations leaving the residents to rely on the wholesale markets as the government aims to refrain the movements of the people to prevent them from the human to human transmitting virus. He went on to say, "The policies are made or influenced by a class of people who pay little attention to the consequences for the underprivileged".[163]. Covid-19 Alert Covid-19: Madras HC asks Tamil Nadu government why full lockdown should not be reimposed in Chennai The bench said the number of … Essential services, including groceries and vegetable shops, will be open from 6am to 2pm, and restaurants too can open for parcel services through apps like Swiggy from from 6am to 2 pm. Other than Chennai, all industrial units will be allowed to function, but with only 50 per cent staff. The study concluded that the lockdown would help in significantly slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the country. At 5 p.m. that day, all citizens were asked to stand in their doorways, balconies or windows, and clap their hands or ring their bells in appreciation for the professionals delivering these essential services. [23] He said that the only solution to control the spread of coronavirus was to break the cycle of transmission through social distancing. The lockdown will be imposed from 19th to 30th [122] Additionally, they felt that going back to their hometowns, they could return to farming and take up small jobs under the MNREGA. They noted that India implemented school closures, border closure, travel bans etc. [15] Unlock 3.0 was announced for August. Her date sent her £15 on Monzo to buy herself a bottle of wine and later that night she sat in her bedroom chatting with him for three hours – a very modern love story. [22] At the end of the curfew, Modi stated: "Janata Curfew is just the beginning of a long battle against COVID-19". Five cities in Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem and Tirupur - will be shut down completely starting Sunday to check the spread of coronavirus diease Covid-19. The study also said that the lockdown measures like physical distancing, ban on social gatherings and movement restrictions would further delay and reduce the peak of infections and hospitalisation. 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Reports of a surge in illicit liquor sales and most importantly, drying up of revenue from liquor sale was the main stimulation. [60], On 16 April, lockdown areas were classified as "red zone", indicating the presence of infection hotspots, "orange zone" indicating some infection, and "green zone" with no infections. Among them were Odisha,[57] Punjab,[58] Maharashtra,[59] Karnataka with some relaxations,[8] West Bengal and Telangana. [10] He said that every town, every police station area and every state would be carefully evaluated to see if it had contained the spread. [74] On 30 August the Delhi Metro started its operations with two metro lines, On 29 August 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for activities permitted in Unlock 4.0. In Phase II, all educational institutions are scheduled to reopen in July, pending consultations with state governments. It was derailed in the intervening period by the Tablighi Jamaat super spreader event in Nizamuddin. Palaniswami said that the lockdown in the four cities will be implemented strictly, starting April 26 at 6am and ending at 9pm on April 29. [154], In late March, two researchers from the University of Cambridge came up with a new mathematical model that predicts a flat 49-day countrywide lockdown or sustained lockdown with periodic relaxation extending over two months may be necessary to prevent COVID-19 resurgence in India. Chennai: Even as all of India is under ‘unlock’ phase beginning June, Chennai and its three adjoining districts will be under a 12-day lockdown starting Friday (June 19) early morning till June 30. [150], Henk Bekedam, WHO Representative to India, praised the response describing it as "timely, comprehensive and robust". [77] Also, swimming pools being used for training of sportsperson would be allowed to open. The doubling rate of cases stood at 13.5 days. [36] While some states decided to 'discourage alcohol consumption' by levying special taxes on alcohol. [33] But in effect, things panned out to be utterly chaotic as long queues gathered outside wine shops from as early as 7 am. [142][143] 12 members of Tablighi Jamaat were arrested on 5 April 2020 in Muzaffarnagar for defying the lockdown and organising an event. [137][138][139] On 29 March, Prime Minister Modi advised against this, urging people to stay home in his Mann Ki Baat radio address. [136], People were seen breaching the lockdown and not following social distancing by crowding in vegetable markets in some places. All these factors combined to result in shortages and a raise in the prices of food items. Chief Minister Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced total lockdown in Greater Chennai, Chengalpet, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts from June 19 to June 30. 27.10.2020 to all Administrators reg extension of reopening upto 30.11.2020", "Unlock 6.0 latest guidelines: What do they mean for schools, colleges, other educational institutions", "Unlock 6.0 guidelines: Which states have allowed more relaxations in Nov? It will be implemented across 75 districts in the country. Here's all you need to kno... Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO to hit market on Monday, key things... SBI issues alert to its customers through video, know how to get saved from... DNA Explainer: How coronavirus was detected on ice cream in China, Meet world's dirtiest man Amou Haji, who has not bathed in 65 years. The decision has been taken after due consideration with senior ministers and health experts. [72], Phase II of Unlock began on 1 July under the guidelines and instructions of the MHA and the NDMA. [84], Food delivery services were banned by several state governments despite the central government's approval. By Finlay Greig. Chennai 12-day Lockdown begins: Arterial roads closed, 18,000 cops on duty and drone surveillance - Starting wee hours of Friday, the 12-day lockdown (June 19th-30th) has come into effect in Chennai and parts of its adjoining districts such as Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu. Check latest updates here. [24] He also added that the lockdown would be enforced more strictly than the Janata Curfew. The end date is set in law, though in theory the lockdown could be extended if it deemed entirely necessary – though it again would have to go to a vote in the Commons. Those coming from  Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Union Territory of Puducherry would be exempted from this registration. [28] The Prime Minister also urged the youth to inform 10 others about Janata Curfew and encourage everyone to observe the curfew. [43] Arrests across the states were made for violating norms of lockdown such as venturing out for no emergency, opening businesses and home quarantine violations. [102], With factories and workplaces shut down, millions of migrant workers had to deal with the loss of income, food shortages and uncertainty about their future. The Tamil Nadu government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in Chennai and parts of neighboring districts from June 19-30. The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered a complete lockdown of Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem and Madurai, as the number of Coronavirus cases have increasing rapidly in these cities. They did not wait their turn to board the government-arranged transport, mainly due to starvation and eagerness to reach their homes soon. 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[156], The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) issued a report in late March, in collaboration with researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Princeton University, where it said that a national lockdown is not "productive" and could cause "serious economic damage". [125] By the first week of April, essential industries such as growing, harvesting and food deliveries were allowed to operate. The lockdown was placed when the number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in India w… Normal movement is permitted in green zones with buses limited to 50 percent capacity. What States Want For Lockdown 4, Starting Monday: 10 Points Across India coronavirus cases jumped by 3,976 in the past 24 hours, Health Ministry data showed this … Updated Jul 12, 2020, 9:15 am IST. [145], According to a study at Shiv Nadar University, India could have witnessed a surge of 31,000 cases of disease between 24 March and 14 April without lockdown. [28], The lockdown restricted people from stepping out of their homes. Complete lockdown in five TN cities including Chennai and Coimbatore for 4 days Coronavirus Coronavirus Friday, April 24, 2020 - 14:38 Megha Kaveri Follow @meghakaveri It said that the lockdown would buy the government critical precursory time to expand COVID-19 healthcare infrastructure, by keeping the hospitalisation rates in check and preventing the overwhelming of existing healthcare facilities. [69][70][71], The MHA issued fresh guidelines for the month of June, stating that the phases of reopening would "have an economic focus". Chennai alone accounts for 71.49% of all cases in the state. Total lockdown will continue in Chennai, Madurai and surrounding area till July 5. Lockdown measures were only imposed in containment zones. It was termed as "Unlock 1.0". Based on estimation models from various independent sources and MoSPI it was predicted that lockdown (1.0 + 2.0) helped avert 14-29 lakh cases and 37,000-78,000 deaths till 15 May. - Mumbai). The GDP growth rate for April–June 2020 was -23.9%, which happened to be the worst ever in history. [75] Religious, entertainment, political, sports, academic functions and gatherings of up to 100 people were allowed. Educational institutions, metros, recreational activities remained closed till 31 July. Metro Rail was allowed to be reopened in graded manner from 7 September. Only those registered with the federal food welfare scheme were able to secure benefits. Published Jul 12, 2020, 8:58 am IST. On Wednesday, the government announced extending the business hours of shops selling essential items (PTI) Chennai lockdown to end today; Tamil Nadu govt decides shop timings, check here 27.10.2020 to all Chief Secretaries reg extension of reopening upto 30.11.2020", "MHA DO Dt. Night curfews were in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in all areas. [140], On 27 March 2020, the police arrested 8 people and registered a complaint against 150 people in Hardoi for gathering at a mosque. [25], The Janata Curfew moj (transl. [150][151][152], Among various estimation models presented at the briefing the one by Boston Consulting Group showed that 1.2-210,000 lives were saved and 36-70 lakh cases were averted due to the lockdown till 15 May. The corona wave is different in every state. [64], On 1 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Government of India (GoI) further extended the lockdown period to two weeks beyond 4 May, with some relaxations. [157][158][159][a] In an op-ed in The New York Times, the CDDEP director Laxminarayan explained that if the national lockdown finds good compliance, it would reduce the peak infections in early May by 70 to 80 percent, but still 1 million would require hospitalisation and critical care. It said that "Lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September 2020". [41], On 25 March, the first day of the lockdown, nearly all services and factories were suspended. Yet some experts believe that lockdown is not the only strategy that the government should follow. On 27 October 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines for activities permitted in Unlock 6.0. [42] People were hurrying to stock essentials in some parts. India-China tension: Indian Army releases list of 20 martyrs; wreath ceremony begins in Leh. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Transportation will be allowed in [147][148], Shamika Ravi from Brookings Institution in India has noted that the growth rate of the pandemic has slowed from that of doubling every three days before the lockdown to doubling every six days by 6 April. Boris Johnson has confirmed the date he will impose a national lockdown in England next week. [18] In the same way, Unlock 6.0 was announced for the month of November,[19] Unlock 7.0 was announced for the month of December.,[20] Unlock 8.0 was announced for the month of January, and Unlock 9.0 was announced for the month of February. Large gatherings were still banned,[72] but there were no restrictions on inter-state travel. 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Honor V40 renders leaked online ahead of launch, check specification, price, PUBG Mobile India launching tomorrow? When did the lockdown start, and how long has the UK been in lockdown? [52] This has been described as the first time in 167 years that India's rail network had been suspended,[53] although there was also a strike in 1974. [89][90], Due to the lockdown, more than 350 deaths were reported as of 10 May, with reasons ranging from starvation, suicides,[91] exhaustion,[92] road and rail accidents,[93] police brutality[94][95][96] and denial of timely medical care. [44] The government held meetings with e-commerce websites and vendors to ensure a seamless supply of essential goods across the nation during the lockdown period. -Exhibition halls will be allowed to function only for business-to-business purposes after following the SOPs. Photo: RNZ Ahead of the lockdown, a State of National Emergency has been declared. Tamil Nadu Coronavirus June 18, 19 Highlights: Thirumangalam signal in Chennai is deserted as citizens adhere to the lockdown guidelines. States have also been asked to screen the people, quarantine them and to do periodic health checkups. Emerging from a 100-day lockdown, punctuated by a brief, fortnight-long exit, the city opened up to brisk business. Unlike the previous extensions, states were given a larger say in the demarcation of Green, Orange and Red zones and the implementation roadmap. [38] Tamil Nadu hiked the excise duty on India Made Foreign Alcohol by 15%. It's downwards at some places while somewhere it is showing trends upward. Services would be resumed in a phased manner starting from 8 June. [141] On 2 April 2020, thousands of people assembled at temples in various parts of West Bengal defying the lockdown for celebrating Rama Navami. [47] It also provided insurance coverage for medical personnel. 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