The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday said that persons above 65 years of age, those with co-morbidities, and pregnant women shall stay at home except for essential and health purposes during the lockdown period, which has been extended till May 31.
Children below the age of 10 years shall also stay at home, except for essential and health purposes, said the Ministry.
"Persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years, shall stay at home till 31st May, except for essential and health purposes," said the MHA.
As per the MHA guidelines, the movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 7 pm and 7 am except for essential services.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued the order to continue coronavirus-induced lockdown measures till May 31.
( With inputs from ANI )