India coronavirus dispatch: Is extending the lockdown a good idea?

From understanding what extending the lockdown means, to fake news crisis among migrant workers, and the economic impact of the 21-day lockdown

Here’s a round-up of important coronavirus-related article from across Indian publications — from understanding what extending the lockdown means, fake news crisis among migrant workers, and the economic impact of the 21-day lockdown.

Expert Speak

Is a longer lockdown a good idea?

It has not been formally decided upon but most state chief ministers, who spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday, urged for an extension. The lockdown has undoubtedly helped contain the spread, but a longer extension could mean more burden on economic activity. Three experts- M. Sivakami, professor and chairperson, Health and Social Sciences, at Tata Institute of