Hundreds of thousands of migrant labourers were left jobless when India's lockdown was put in place, prompting a huge exodus of people back to their home villages AFP/SAJJAD HUSSAINNEW DELHI: The world's biggest coronavirus lockdown will be extended for two weeks beyond May 4, the Indian government said Friday but with some easing of restrictions - including for alcohol.
In particular hundreds of thousands of migrant labourers were left jobless overnight, prompting a huge exodus of people back to their home villages, many on foot, and leaving many dependent on handouts. Restrictions are being lifted largely according to what colour an area has been assigned in a government rating system.
Red and orange zones will continue to have intensified contact tracing, house-to-house surveillance, and no movement in or out except for medical emergencies and the supply of essential goods and services, the home ministry statement said.
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