No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force The Lancet India task force has suggested a complete ban on gatherings of more than 10 persons, and closure of all venues where such gatherings can take place to contain the Covid-19 spread. advertisement UPDATED: May 3, 2021 16:10 IST Lancet India task force has suggested a ban on gathering of more than 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread (AP photo) The Lancet India Task Force on Covid-19 has suggested a 'containment measures checklist' to the central government to contain the frightening surge in the Covid-19 cases. The task force has also asserted that these measures "must be done beyond the current binary discussion on a lockdown".