The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the COVID-19 guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act till November 30.

The Ministry said in an order that the previous order issued on September 28, to ensure compliance with the “prompt and effective containment measures for COVID-19” will remain “in force up to October 31”.

The MHA asked States to take relevant action under various provisions of the Disaster Management Act for strict implementation of containment measures.

The earlier guidelines are applicable till October 31.