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COVID-19 government response timeline for India

Find out what policies India has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 25th, 2020Jan 25
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been urging caution from late January. It started publishing travel advisories and guidance documents for states from 25 January. The Ministry also started tweeting preventive measures from around the same time. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/TraveladvisorytotravelersvisitingChina25012020.pdf https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA/status/1222006964059664385 https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidance%20document%20-%202019-nCoV.pdf
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Jan 25th, 2020Jan 25
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Jan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Jan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
Jan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
Jan 31st, 2020Jan 31
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wrindia/india-situation-report-1.pdf?sfvrsn=5ca2a672_0
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Jan 31st, 2020Jan 31
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Mar 1st, 2020Mar 01
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
As per RBI circular dated March 27, 2020 regarding Covid 19-Regulatory Package, moratorium has been granted for three months on payment of installments falling due between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020 in respect of all term loans including short term crop loans. https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=11835&Mode=0
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Mar 4th, 2020Mar 04
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-in-india-all-primary-schools-in-delhi-to-be-shut-till-march-31/articleshow/74493367.cms?from=mdr
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Mar 5th, 2020Mar 05
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a memorandum advising avoiding mass gatherings or postponing them wherever possible. State governments were directed to guide the organizers. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/advisoryformassgathering.pdf
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Mar 5th, 2020Mar 05
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
From March 5, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare started a range of initiatives as a part of a coordinated public campaign. They started running TV and radio spots, released covid-19 information videos on youtube, released comic books targeting awareness building among children and published more regular advisories on social distancing. Their engagement with the public on twitter also increased around the same time. Subsequently, the Ministry also organization several webinars and awareness programs. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a9DHjZmejE-Ep2PAu2OR8HBfLP0BLIk https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Corona_comic_PGI.pdf https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
The health ministry announced that starting 13 March, a 14-day quarantine was mandatory for all travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-a-pandemic-india-shuts-doors-for-outsiders-under-self-imposed-quarantine/articleshow/74582547.cms?from=mdr
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
From 14 March, the state of Punjab banned all public gatherings including sports events, conferences, cultural events, fairs and exhibitions till 31 March. Should be 2T. https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/coronavirus-scare-punjab-shuts-down-cinema-halls-bans-public-gatherings-120031400802_1.html
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Mar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
"Encourage private sector organizations/employers to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible." https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/health-ministry-issues-advisory-on-social-distancing-coronavirus.html
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released an advisory where it recommends avoiding non-essential travel. https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/health-ministry-issues-advisory-on-social-distancing-coronavirus.html
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Mar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Mumbai metro rail, Monorail and other public modes of transport in the state will continue operations as per schedule.; https://news.abplive.com/news/india/mumbai-local-trains-services-to-continue-as-per-schedule-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-1177066
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Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
From 20 March, the state of Karnataka closed its borders to the state of Kerala. On 21 March, the state of Tamil Nadu closed its border roads with the states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka. https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/03/21/karnataka-closes-border-with-kerala-after-6-covid-19-cases-reported-in-kasargod.html https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tn-closes-border-roads-movement-of-essentials-allowed/1774787
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
From 21 March, all workplaces (except for essential services) have been ordered to be closed in Mumbai, MMR Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur, till 31st March. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-pune-offices-shops-to-close-in-wake-of-coronavirus-says-uddhav-thackeray-11584692833403.html
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with a ban on people leaving their homes. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html Complete lockdown introduced. “There will be a total ban of coming out of your homes” Only exception being funeral congragations, where upto 20 people are allowed to gather. Every other gathering is completly banned. Source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with "a total ban on people leaving their homes." All transport services remained suspended. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1608009 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with "a total ban on people leaving their homes." People are allowed to go out only to buy essential food an house items. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1608009 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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Apr 20th, 2020Apr 20
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
From 20 April, select sectors, additional to essential services are allowed to operate. These include fisheries, plantations, animal husbandry, MNREGA work with strict social distancing and mandatory face mask requirements, IT companies (with upto 50% strength), e-commerce, services provided by self-employed personnel (like electricians, IT repairs, plumbers, carpenters, motor mechanics), industries in rural areas and road infrastructure and renewable energy construction companies. For detailed list, see: https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf
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Apr 26th, 2020Apr 26
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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Apr 26th, 2020Apr 26
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines. https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf As per the new guidelines, the country is divided into green, orange and red zones based on the number of active cases in the preceding 21 day period. Within red and oranges zones, if an area is marked as an containment zone, no gatherings are allowed. In green zones, marriage gatherings upto 50, funeral gatherings upto 20 are allowed. In public places, gatherings are to be restricted to less than 5, however.
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines The government divided the country into Green, orange and red zones based on the number of new cases confirmed in a zone in the preceeding 21 days. In Green zones, buses are allowed to operate with upto 50% seating capacity. https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf The government divided the country into green, orange and red zones based on the number of new cases confirmed in a zone in the preceeding 21 days. In green zones, people are allowed leave their homes with a few restrictions (domestic travel, all educational institutions, public events, all types of gatherings, public places and places of worship remain closed).
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines. https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf As per the clause 4(i) in the new guidelines, all international travel, except for medical, air ambulance and security purposes, across all the zones to remain prohibited.
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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May 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645
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May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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May 19th, 2020May 19
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=3859
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645
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Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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Jun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645
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Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Lock down with closures back in few cities like chennai http://archive.fo/FwLr8
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Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://www.mha.gov.in/
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Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
Universal testing started in few cities/ states. http://archive.fo/aINuA https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf
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Jun 18th, 2020Jun 18
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645
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Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The latest testing strategy outlines that all symptomatic individuals must be tested. NOTE - Only PCR tests recorded here - at present antigen tests have also been rolled out that are more generally available. https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/strategy/New_additional_Advisory_23062020_2.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools, colleges and coaching institutions will be closed until 31 July in both containment and non-containment zones. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Businesses are allowed to reopen in non-containment zones, although the official recommendation is to stagger work timings and work from home wherever possible. Additionally, only essential services are to be operational in containment zones. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Social, political, sports, religious, entertainment, academic, cultural events are not permitted in both containment and non containment zones. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Large public gatherings will continue to be banned. Marriages should not exceed >50 guests. Funerals should not exceed >20 guests. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
Domestic flights and passenger trains have been operational in a controlled manner. Metro rail isn't operational all over the country. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Night curfew is imposed throughout the country. General daytime movement is restricted in containment zones only. These don't apply to essential services. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Domestic flights and passenger trains have been operational in a controlled manner. There is strict perimeter control in Containment Zones with no movement inside or outside the area. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
International flights remain cut off, except for repatriation flights. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
On 8 July, a state of lockdown was imposed on the Indian state of Bihar to tackle the new outbreaks in the region. Under the new laws, private establishments and businesses must close, barring certain exceptions such as groceries that will be open for specified hours of the day. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159429002655063671.pdf
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Note that while a fresh lockdown has been imposed, the only new regulations under the new lockdown are workplace closing/opening. The rest of the restrictions are still regulated by the federal rules of Jul 1. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159429002655063671.pdf
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Jul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
This day marks the end of the Bihar lockdown, and the start of another localised lockdown in the state of Odisha. Workplaces are closed, except for certain exceptions that are mentioned in the EO accompanying the order. https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159496339655063671.pdf
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to schools: "Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will remain closed till 31st August 2020. Online/distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged." http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to workplaces, many remain closed nationally, including: "Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places", while "Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to function from 5th August 2020" http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to public events, the following continue to be prohibited nationally: "social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large congregations" http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to gatherings, the National Directives for COVID-19 Management continue to be enforced nationally, with most gatherings prohibited except for "marriage related gatherings" limited to 50 people, and funerals limited to 20 people. http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to public transport, "Metro Rail" continues to be closed nationwide, while domestic trains and other transports continue to adhere to SOPs issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to stay-at-home requirements, all containment zones in the country continue to prohibit leaving the home except for "essential activities". http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to internal movement, all containment zones continue to maintain "strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services." http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to travel controls, "international air travel of passengers" continues to be prohibited nationally, except for where permitted by the MHA. http://archive.fo/76XSQ
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Aug 8th, 2020Aug 08
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
8th August 2020, new guidelines by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for international arrivals are operational, where previous guidelines issued on the subject dated 24th May 2020 are suspended. i. All travelers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel. ii. They should also give an undertaking on the portal that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days i.e. 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/RevisedguidelinesforInternationalArrivals02082020.pdf
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Aug 19th, 2020Aug 19
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
19th August 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India issued Guidelines on Safe Ophthalmology Practices in Covid-19 Scenario, These guidelines are aimed to minimize the spread of Covid-19 infection among Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic assistants/technicians, nurses, support staff, patients and their attendants. Eye care facilities in containment zones shall remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up. https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelineforEyeCare.pdf
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