Coronavirus live updates: Enforce strict lockdown in hotspots, PM Modi tells CMs

PM Modi video conference on corona lockdown extension live updates:

Prime Minister in his virtual meet with the chief ministers of various states on Monday asked them to prepare state-wise exit policy in view of their Red, orange & Green zones. Maharashtra is the worst-hit state with coronavirus cases past 8,000, followed by Delhi past 2,500 cases and Gujarat past 3,000-mark

Prime Minister in his virtual meet with the chief ministers of various states on Monday asked them to prepare state-wise exit policy in view of their Red, orange & Green zones. He added that the lockdown may continue in hotspots or red zone areas beyond May 3 adding that "we have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID-19." At least 4 chief ministers have advocated for a lockdown extension beyond May 3 to combat further spread of COVID-19. The CMs made the demand in their meeting with PM Modi via video-conferencing on Monday. The meeting went on for around 3 hours. PM Modi discussed several issues such as lockdown extension, the state of economy and lifting of restrictions etc in the wake of COVID-19 situation in the country. Four CMs advocated for the lockdown to be extended beyond May 3.PM Modi sought suggestions of the CMs on lockdown extension based on the current situation in their respective states. He also lauded the joint efforts of CMs to ensure lockdown rules are followed adding that the lockdown has been helpful in tackling the spread of novel coronavirus.