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India Extends Coronavirus Lockdown as Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan Steps Up Aid
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variety.comBy Manori Ravindran India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has extended the country’s lockdown until May. The nationwide coronavirus lockdown, which first went into effect on March 24 for 21 days, will now last until May 3.
The extension comes as India records 339 deaths and grapples with close to 10,000 cases of COVID-19; however, it is believed the case figures could be higher, and may not be reflective of the actual numbers due to inaccessibility of testing in some areas.
Modi made the announcement in a televised address on Tuesday, noting that authorities will inspect all towns, districts and states to ensure they are adhering to the guidelines up until April 20.
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