Telangana extends lockdown till May 7
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday announced the extension of coronavirus lockdown till May 7, stating that no partial relaxations will be given in any district from April 20. Moreover, the state cabinet will hold a meeting on May 5 to review the extension or relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown in the state.
The Telangana government also banned congregations of all religions in the state till May 7. The state government ordered over 10,000 private schools consisting of over 30 lakh students not to hike tuition fees during the 2020-21 academic year and collect tuition fees only on a monthly basis in spite of collecting the entire year's fee at once.
The decision was taken to give relief to the parents, who have lost their earnings and livelihood during the lockdown period.
While addressing the media over the COVID-19 crisis in the state, the chief minister announced a relief package for migrant labourers and coronawarriors. CM KCR said, "The government will provide ration and Rs 1,500 to migrant labourers who have families in Telangana and ration to those who stay alone."
"The Cabinet has approved a 10 percent increase in gross salaries of police personnel who are working without caring for their lives," He added.
During this period, food delivery services will also remain closed. Food delivery services like Swiggy and Zomato have suspended their operations in the state following the government's order.
Telangana government further decided to waive fixed power charges for all industrial units that were shut down during the lockdown period.
On Sunday, the state recorded 18 new coronavirus cases, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases in Telangana to 858. Till now, 651 active COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state so far while 186 persons have been discharged from the hospitals. A total of 21 deaths have been recorded in Telangana due to COVID-19 till now.
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