The 21-days-lockdown entered its 7th day on Tuesday.
The nation is in a complete lockdown till April 14 in view of the coronavirus pandemic and everything except for essential services is closed.
The 21-days-lockdown entered its 7th day on Tuesday.
Even day 7 witnessed empty roads, closed shops, and social distancing in ration shops and vegetable vendors.
On 7th day, police and paramilitary personnel cordoned off an area in Nizamuddin West in south Delhi after the authorities were alerted that several people who took part in a religious congregation showed symptoms of coronavirus.
On day 7th, the government also extended the validity of driving licenses, vehicle registration expired after Feb 1 till June 30.
The number of positive coronavirus cases in India crossed 1,200 on Tuesday as the global death toll due to deadly virus crossed 37,000.
Till the time this article was written, the confirmed cases in India stand at 1251, the number of deaths recorded is 32, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. Out of these, 1117 are active cases while 101 have been discouraged after treatment.
With 223 cases, Maharashtra is the most affected state in the country, followed by Kerala with 221.
India has imposed a 21-day lockdown till April 14 to combat the spread of novel coronavirus. While initially, only the supplies of essential goods were allowed during the lockdown period, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday said transportation of all goods, without distinction of essential and non-essential, have been allowed.
Worldwide, coronavirus cases continue to rise dramatically, with the number of infections nearing 8 lakh on Monday. The global death toll has crossed 37,000.
1. Even day 7 witnessed empty roads, closed shops in Hyderabad
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2. Vehicles being stopped at barricading in Lucknow
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3. Awareness campaign in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
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Pyapili police station sub-inspector Maruti Shankar was seen riding a white horse with coronavirus impression on it to spread awareness about COVID-19, its dangers and the necessity to stay home.
4. Empty streets on the banks of world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar
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5. Intense checking in Patna
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On the 7th day, strict vehicle checking was seen in Patna. A police personnel was seen inquiring people about why they are out.
6. Empty streets of Hari Singh area in Srinagar on the 7th day of lockdown
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7. Chemical spray at Bhubaneswar city road by fire service staffs
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