Looks like people will opt for self lockdown even if government decides to lift it after 14th April.
By msdivkar
@msdivkar (23359)
India
April 4, 2020 10:07am CST
Looking at the present scenario of coronavirus pandemic in our country and elsewhere, It does not look likely that the lockdown would be lifted on 14th of April. Government of India is firm on not continuing the lockdown beyond stipulated date. looking at the way infected cases are increasing everyday we are far away from peak and unless there is marked decrease in infected cases, it will not be wise to lift the lockdown. Even if government decides to lift it, I don't think many will rejoin their duties. I run a small business which requires interaction with lots of people the whole day. It would be risky to start this type of business looking at the present scenario.
What are your views on this?
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@Mamerto32 (2783)
• Canlubang, Philippines
4 Apr 20
I'm quite paranoid, and yes I think I need to stay indoor for another week even if the quarantine is lifted.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
5 Apr 20
@Mamerto32 You are right. The results shown are not conducive to lifting of lockdown by the due date.
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@Mamerto32 (2783)
• Canlubang, Philippines
5 Apr 20
@msdivkar with some cases going without symptoms, I think the government should not lift the quarantine this early. Not without any sensible mass testing.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
4 Apr 20
That is true. What government worried about is the stalled business activity. Particularly in respect of casual labour. They are hand to mouth people and their means of earnings have closed altogether. Government i taking care of lot of such people at the moment.
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@neha211985 (779)
• India
4 Apr 20
Yes, I am planning to continue social Distancing.
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@stapllotik (1933)
• India
6 Apr 20
@msdivkar Government needs some time to arrange separate hospitals, beds, masks, ventilators, train doctors/nurses, finance, isolation wards, medicines, etc., Lockdown is giving government some time to do that. After the Lockdown, we can expect massive raise in number of cases. don’t come out of the house after April 14. Lockdown is just the trailer. After Aprril 14, real picture will come out.
Actually the logic is , you cannot kill a virus.
@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
5 Apr 20
I have a strong feeling that the lockdown might be further extended till the end of the month. The government might take a call at the end of 14th April. Maybe a partial lockdown will go for few months.
