Mumbai: After the Indian Government-imposed lockdown ends on April 14, all state governments will assess the situation and withdraw the lockdown completely or in a phased manner, as per the advice given by the expert committee, say various news reports.

Maharashtra Health Minister Mr. Rajesh Tope on Saturday said the government was considering relaxation of the ongoing lockdown for containment of coronavirus in phases.

“Discussion is on about whether the lockdown can be relaxed in phases. Strict rules will have to be followed in the containment zones,” Mr. Tope said in a live webcast later.

The Gujarat government is also likely to take a decision on April 11 about the lockdown after considering all the aspects. However sources say that the government will first send a report to the central government about the prevailing situation on the state and decide accordingly.