There has been talk of another strict lockdown alongside an increase in coronavirus cases (file photo)
New Delhi:
The government today denied reports that another lockdown had been recommended as of September 25 due to an increase in coronavirus cases in the country. The Press Information Office denied the news in a post with a “Fake News” alert.
Reports that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had called for another lockdown as of September 25 have been widely shared online, along with a screenshot allegedly being ordered by the agency.
“In order to contain the spread of Covid-19 and decrease the death rate in the country, the National Disaster Management Authority, together with the Planning commission, urges the government of India and directs the office of the Prime Minister, the Interior Ministry to re-impose a strict nationwide lockdown of 46 days starting at midnight on September 25, 2020. Maintain the supply chain of essential commodities in the country, hence the NDMA is issuing advance notice to the ministry to plan accordingly, “says the” order. ” dated September 10.
The Press Information Office said the order in circulation was false.
“Claim: An order allegedly issued by the National Disaster Management Authority claims that it has ordered the government to re-impose a blockade on the entire country as of September 25. Verification of GDP data: This order is false. The NDMA has not issued any order to re-impose lockdown, “PIB tweeted.
Claim: An order allegedly issued by the National Disaster Management Authority claims that it has ordered the government to reimpose a #Emergency closure as of September 25. #PIBFactCheck: This command is #False. @ndmaindia it has not issued any order to re-enforce the blockade. pic.twitter.com/J72eeA62zl
– Verification of GDP data (@PIBFactCheck) September 12, 2020
India entered a tough lockdown to curb the spread of the virus in late March. Since June, it has been opening in phases. There has been talk of another strict lockdown alongside an increase in coronavirus cases. India, the second most affected country in the world, has more than 48 lakh of infections. During the last days, there have been more than 90,000 cases daily.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that despite “unlocking” measures to open up the economy, citizens must follow all precautions, including masks and social distancing, until a vaccine is found.
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