Coronavirus live updates: MHA issues new guidelines on the national lockdown

Pakistan's coronavirus tally nears 6,000

The number of coronavirus patients in the country rose to 5,988, with 272 new cases and 11 deaths during the last 24 hours. So far, 1,446 people have recovered from the disease and 107 deaths have been reported in the country. The authorities have so far conducted 73,439 tests, including 3,380 in the last 24 hours. Read full story

WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar asserts Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government should be "shown the door" for "failing" to ensure social distancing or curbing religious congregations

The governor also said requisitioning of central paramilitary forces must be examined to implement lockdown in the state

Meeting being held by Cabinet Secretary with state Chief Secretaries & DGPs to discuss smooth implementation of MHA guidelines issued today. Principal Secretary to PM, home secy, health secy present.

Collectors, SPs municipal commissioners and civil surgeons also participating

As many as 45 coronavirus positive cases have been confirmed by KGMU Lucknow

Taking the overall tally to 709. Of these, the 13 cases are in Agra and one in Sitapur. The remaining are from Lucknow

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National guidelines of COVID-19 management: In manufacturing spaces, frequent cleaning of common surfaces and mandatory hand washing; no overlap of shifts and staggered lunch with social distancing in canteens; intensive communication and training in good hygiene practices

National guidelines of COVID-19 management: All workplaces to have temperature screening & provide sanitisers; Gap of 1 hour between shifts; Persons above 65 & parents of children below 5 may be encouraged to work from home; sanitisation of workplace between shifts; no large meetings

SOPs for workplaces/factories: Medical insurance mandatory for all workers; only 2/4 persons (depending on size) in lifts and hoists; a strict ban on gutka, tobacco and spitting; total ban on non-essential visitors at sites; nearby hospitals to be identified

SOP for workplace/factories: All areas on premises to be disinfected. These include entrances, canteens, meeting rooms, equipment & lifts, washroom and walls. Spl transportation to be arranged for workers coming from outside & vehicles to ply with 30-40-% passenger capacity

New MHA guidelines: IT and IT enabled services can function with up to 50% strength. Also data and call centres for govt activities. Courier services allowed

New MHA guidelines: private vehicles can ply for emergency services and procuring essential commodities from April 20. One passenger besides driver will be permitted but in backseat (for 4 wheelers). For Two wheelers only rider permitted.

New MHA guidelines: Industries allowed include those operating in rural areas; manufacturing in SEZs, EoUs, industrial estates & townships though they must make arrangement for stay or workers within premises or adjacent buildings. Employers to arrange transportation of workers

New MHA guidelines: Shops including kirana and single shops and carts selling essential goods to function. This includes ration shops under PDS

Read: All health services, includin AYUSH, to remain functional, such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, telemedicine facilities

Inter-state, inter-district movement of people, metro, bus services continue to be prohibited till May 3: MHA guidelines on lockdown