Coronavirus: Lockdown
Restrictions in India May Extend Till September, Says Study
The
ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in the country may be extended till the middle of
September, according to a new study by American consulting firm Boston
Consulting Group (BCG). Moneycontrol on Friday quoted the
report as saying that India will most likely begin to lift the nationwide
lockdown only between the fourth week of June and the second week of September.
The
delay in lifting of the restrictions could be a result of the challenges posed
by the preparation of the country's healthcare sector and the record of public
policy effectiveness, said the study. It also suggested that India is likely to
witness a peak in the number of COVID-19 cases by the third week of June.
The
Narendra Modi-led BJP government announced a nationwide lockdown on March 24,
in line with similar restrictions imposed by other countries such as the United
Kingdom, Poland and Colombia.
As of
April 3, the number of coronavirus cases in the country crossed the 2,300-mark,
while the death toll stood at 56.
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