Covid-19: Complete list of the districts under lockdown until 31 March

All inter-state buses, passenger trains and metro services have been suspended across the country

The Union Health Ministry announced on Sunday that states would be earmarking a certain number of hospitals to exclusively treat Covid-19 patients.

At a press conference here, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director Balram Bhargava said a lockdown was the most essential aspect to the break the chain of transmission as of now.

The reaction came soon after the Centre and state governments have decided to completely lock down 75 districts across the country where corona virus cases have been reported.

While Centre has advised states to observe severe restrictions in 75 districts some states are declared more than the prescribed districts for observing the lockdown. Here's the complete list of the districts across the country that will only have essential services until 31 March2020

It was agreed that there was an urgent need to extend the restrictions on the movement of non-essential passenger transport, including interstate transport buses, till March 31 to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19, they said.