NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the country on Sunday to remain vigilant against the spread of coronavirus as the country prepares a phased re-opening of activities even as daily cases rise to record highs.
India, with the world's longest lockdown, is set to largely lift containment measures in June, except in high-risk zones.
"Wearing a mask, gloves and following social distancing rules is essential as everyone will soon start stepping out of their homes," Modi said.The number of cases reached a daily record high in the last 48 hours, two months after the federal government enforced a rigid lockdown to stop the pandemic from spreading in a country with more than 1.3 billion people.
State governments were expected to identify containment zones and find staggered ways to reopen public transport and businesses.
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