418: Sealings, Containment Zones: Dos and Don’ts in These Areas
Odisha has become the first state to officially extended the lockdown till 30 April. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “We will recommend to Government of India to extend the national lockdown up to April 30.” While Odisha extended the lockdown, some other states are also took stringent measures to contain further rise in infections. Mumbai, for instance, made stepping out without a mask an offence. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that 20 hotspot zones will be getting sealed. Uttar Pradesh too sealed areas in 15 districts. Authorities are now moving on to the next step after identifying COVID-19 hotspots — they are sealing them. What does it mean for you if you live in any of these parts? How is it different from the lockdown that was already in place? And why are these extra steps being taken? Tune in to The Big Story! Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests: Shaheed Jameel, VirologistRaunak Kukde, Mumbai Correspondent, The Quint Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur