Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revised guidelines on the measures that need to be taken by the authorities for containment of coronavirus in the country. Before allowing the activities, States/UTs/District Administrations will ensure preparatory arrangements for social distancing in offices, workplaces, factories, and establishments. State/UT Governments shall adhere to the guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Selected few activities will be allowed from 20th April: All Health services including AYUSH to remain functional such as:
- Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, telemedicine facilities, dispensaries, chemists, pharmacies, all medical shops including Jan Aushadhi Kendras and medical equipment shops, medical labs and collection centers, pharmaceuticals, medical research labs, institutions carrying out COVID-19 related research, veterinary hospitals, pathology labs, sale and supply of vaccine and medicine, manufacturing units of drugs, medical