A majority of the states are already of the opinion that the Lockdown should be extended given the cases are increasing at a rapid pace. But then, andhra pradeshchief minister, jagan MOHAN REDDY' target='_blank' title='ys jagan mohan reddy-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>ys jagan mohan reddy worried about the state finances. The state is already burdened by the deficit budget and loans. jagan is of the opinion that the state can not take the burden and the Lockdown should be eased at least in the districts of srikakulam and vizianagaram which did not register a single coronavirus case until now. It has to be seen if modi will agree to this proposal. jagan will put forth this in the meeting with the prime minister tomorrow.
odisha already announced the extension until april 30th. Several other states are also looking to follow odisha in case the central government is not in favor of extending the Lockdown. Across the nation, there are 6,412 cases, according to the stats available with the Ministry of health and Family Welfare. Unofficial numbers say the cases will be more than 7,000.
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