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Why Govt Had To Extend COVID-19 Lockdown Till May 17?

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The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 17. The government took the decision after a comprehensive review, and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 declared a 21-day countrywide lockdown for the first time to break the chain of transmission of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The restriction was extended on April 14 for another 17 days. The lockdown 2.0 ended on May 3

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