Control and Prevention of spread of COVID – 19 – Lock down till 31st March, 2020 in the State of Andhra Pradesh

Gazette.

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers contained under Sec 234 of Epidemic Disease Act, 1897,

the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues following measures for containment of

COVID-19.

1. WHO has declared COVID19 a global pandemic.Since the onset of preventive measures 11,670

foreign returnees to the state have been placed under medical surveillance. Of these 10,091 are placed

under home isolation, 24 are hospitalized and 1,555 have completed home isolation of 28 days. So far

6 cases have tested positive, one each in districts of Nellore, East Godavari, Krishna, Prakasam and 2

in Visakhapatnam.

2. While, vide GO Rt.No. 202 and GO Rt. No. 204 multiple restriction and social distancing

measures have been communicated, it is imperative that in proactive manner a state-wide lockdown

is observed to prevent onset of community transmission of the Corona-virus. Therefore, in

continuation to the measures enunciated in GOs cited above the following measures to ensure that

such a lockdown will come into force with immediate effect across the state of Andhra Pradesh up to

31st March 2020:

i. No public transport including inter-state transport services shall be

permitted. The exception will include transport of all kinds to and fro from

hospitals, airports & railway stations etc.

ii. All non-essential commercial shops shall be shut down.

iii. All non-essential offices, factories, workshops, go-downs etc. if

operated should do so with skeletal staff.

Control and Prevention of spread of COVID – 19 – Lock down till 31st March, 2020 in the State of Andhra Pradesh – Notification