Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Sitharaman has reiterated that an economic package will be announced sooner, rather than later.
The government is closely monitoring the situation, she said.

Though 21 days lock down include almost all institutions in the country, a few  establishments including banks, insurance offices, and ATMs will allowed to remain open..

In case of health insurance policies, the insurers may condone delay in renewal up to 30 days without deeming such condonation as a break in policy. However, insurers are requested to contact the policyholders well in advance so as not to have a discontinuance in coverage.