What are the steps taken by the Indian government to control the spread of COVID-19
Describe the measures taken by the Indian government to curb the spread of COVID-19 and how effective they have been.
- A nationwide lockdown was enforced from March 25 to May 31, 2020, to restrict people's movement and limit the spread of the virus.
- Travel restrictions were imposed, and international flights were suspended to prevent the entry of the virus into the country.
- The government conducted large-scale contact tracing and surveillance to identify and isolate infected individuals and their contacts.
- Testing capacity was ramped up, and a national network of laboratories was established to facilitate rapid testing.
- Social distancing measures were implemented, including the closure of public places such as parks, malls, and movie theaters.
- The use of face masks and hand hygiene was encouraged, and the government ensured the availability of these resources.
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