Coronavirus Lock down: All You Need To Know About It

Pandemic Coronavirus has taken over the entire world and effected the economy of the entire globe. In India, where such a virus can wipe off millions if not controlled, our government had to take some serious measures, the success rate of which is ultimately dependent on the citizens. Till this very moment, this story was typed for our esteemed readers, 415 cases would have been registered officially. As a mock drill, the govt tried a janta curfew and the entire country was in lockdown. And now it has been extended until March 31 in around 80 districts. Here is everything you need to know about the Coronavirus lockdown along with bonus tips on what you can do at home and utilise the time.

What Exactly Is A Lockdown?

A lockdown is a protocol taken at the time of en emergency which bars people from stepping out of their houses r wherever they are staying. A full lockdown means you just cannot step out of your house, exit the building. In this scenario, you can yes go out for essential daily needs like grocery, pharmacies, and banks. All sources of entertainment are shut down.

Our country however is not under complete lockdown but there are some restrictions that have been imposed. Travelling has been restricted with railways and civil aviation shut. All public places have been shut. Citizens above the age of 65 have been asked not to step out as their immunity level is the weakest.

What All Can You Do?

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You can go to the grocery store or medical store. You can go on a walk but do maintain social distancing. However, if you are working for essential services the restrictions are not the same for you.

What If You Break The Rule?

If you do not adhere to these rules then you could be imprisoned for a while which could be a month and a fine of Rs 200 or either-or.

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Going To Work

All major cities have been asked to give a Work From Home if it is a private company, to their employees. They have to be shut down or have minimal staff until the lockdown is over. Relief packages for daily wage earners have been announced by many state governments.

For emergency you can go to the hospitals and pharmacies which are operating as usual.

Transport

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued the following guidelines on social distancing to airlines&airport operators. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/RHbo5FC3q6

— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2020

Transport has suffered the most as railways and civil aviation have been shut down to an extent. All passenger trains from Indian Railways have been closed till 31 March. In addition, metro services and bus services have also been affected in major cities. Delhi Metro has been completely closed.

Strengthening precautions against COVID-19

Indian Railways has decided that no passenger train will run up to 31st March.

#NoRailTravel pic.twitter.com/jIot630G7c

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) March 22, 2020

Interstate buses have been banned. International flights are closed.

Cab Services

All cab services in major cities have been closed. That includes Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Bhopal.

What Is Open?

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According to PTI, necessary facilities like medical facilities, ration shops and ATMs will be open in Delhi. Police stations, cooking gas agency, media channels, water supply agency, electricity department, take away and delivery restaurants, petrol pumps, e-commerce delivery etc. will remain open.

However, OPD service in hospitals such as AIIMS has been discontinued indefinitely.