Coronavirus Lockdown: Aarogya Setu App mandatory for people in containment zones, says MHA

People residing in coronavirus containment zones in the country will have to install ‘Aarogya Setu’ app that helps in identifying the possibility of contracting the virus infection.

This forms part of the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) while extending the lockdown for another two weeks from May 4.

Detailing the protocol in containment zones, intensive surveillance mechanism as outlined by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare should be established there.

“The local authority shall ensure 100% coverage of Aarogya Setu app among the residents of containment zones,” it said.