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New Delhi: As India’s blockade is 2.0 inches to its end, the country prepares for a gradual return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic, to prevent a second wave of the disease.
Amid the government’s planned strategy, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has shared a six-point plan that could be the way forward for the country.
Hyperlocation in red areas with ‘ruthless containment’: Red zones are those areas where many positive cases of the new coronavirus disease have emerged. These areas will be prepared for stringent blocking measures even before the end of the blocking to bring them back to normal and reduce further case spread.
Physical distancing and masks, the new fashion: For people returning to work or daily life, precautions remain a necessity. People will be required to put on masks and move away from each other to avoid another wave of Covid-19.
The virus can recover: Experts, including the WHO, have repeatedly called for a gradual reduction of restrictions in countries, as coronavirus disease may reappear after the blockade.
Care for over 60 years with comorbid conditions: Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop serious illnesses, says the WHO. Therefore, despite reduced blockade, these at-risk groups require continued scrutiny and attention.
A vaccine still far away: A possible vaccine for Covid-19, and drug treatment is still under investigation; being tested through clinical trials. However, a certified vaccine and its distribution remains an uncertain reality, making the disease a perpetual threat.
For livelihoods, the economy should start with complete supply chains: The prolonged blockade has stopped the Indian economy apart from other world economies. Moody’s Investor Service recently cut India’s growth forecast to 0.2 percent for the 2020 calendar. This has also severely affected people’s livelihoods, so restarting supply chains in non-red areas seems like a viable option.
Possible path ahead: hyperlocation in red areas with ruthless containment; 2. Physical distance and masks = new fashion; 3. The virus can recover; 4. Take care of 60+ with comorbidity; 5. The vaccine is still far away; 6.For livelihoods, the economy must start with full supply chains
– Amitabh Kant (@ amitabhk87) April 30, 2020
The Union Ministry of Health also released a list today, in which 733 districts of India were divided into red, orange and green zones. All metropolitan cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad) were in the “non-activity” zone.
According to the list, there are 130 red zones, where stricter restrictions will apply after May 3. However, there will be partial relaxation in the orange zones and liberal liberalization in the green zones.
You can access the complete list of areas here.
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