Biggest Lock down Ever
Staff Reporter
New Delhi, March 25: Nation went into a lock down at the stroke of midnight amidst the ongoing threat of COVID-19 pandemic. Though the scare of the pandemic has been in the air for some time, the lock down came as a bolt from the blue to citizens all over.
The Prime Minister declared the step of lock down in a live telecast on TV at 8:00 o’clock last night. The PM in his speech appealed to the citizens to maintain the lock down rules fully and effectively. “There is no better option before us than going into this strict but painful measure,” he told the country during the telecast.
Flights, domestic as well as international, are now grounded. Railways suspended all services. Public transport came to a halt. Only essential services are allowed and the police are on the streets to ensure that everyone complies with the lock down measures. Detailed guidelines for the lock down have been laid down and citizens are advised to venture out only for emergencies. The message of social distancing and hand-hygiene are put across through various media.
“Stay Home and Stay Safe” is the new mantra. As normal life has been hit unlike anything that happened in the past, the citizens are grappling with the new norms. “We must sacrifice our liberty for a greater common good,” a senior citizen told this reporter.
