CM KCR announces the extension of ongoing lockdown in Telangana till April 30

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced that the coronavirus lockdown in Telangana to be extended till April 30. KCR made the announcement after Maharashtra and West Bengal chief ministers extended the lockdown till April end. With this Telangana becomes the fifth state to extend the lockdown. 

The extension of lockdown comes after the number of coronavirus cases in the state crossed 500, while the death toll stands at 14.

The Chief Minister in the live press conference also made several revelations to be implemented as part of the united fight against Covid-19, which follow as:

1. Lockdown will be reviewed after 30th and lockdown will lifted in phased manner

2. People



should support lockdown 

3. Telangana cabinet approval on lockdown will be sent to central Govt. 

4. Decision on 10th Exams will be announced in coming days

5. People should not travel within state and stay where they are.

6. Students from 1st to 9th are promoted.

7. Railways and Airlines will not be operational till 30th April.

8. Prime Minister will address nation with further details in 2 to 3 days.

9. All religious gatherings are suspended till 30th April.

10. All food processing units will be operational with necessary safety precautions.

Meanwhile, the state has recorded 503 positive cases till date, of which 393 are active cases and 96 have been discharged and 14 deaths.