Hyderabad traffic police aware people at traffic signal about coronavirus

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, many people are coming up with innovative ways to make people aware of hygiene, stay indoors, how to watch hands & more. 

Now a video is going viral on social media that shows the Rachakonda Traffic Police personnel in Hyderabad, Telangana teaching commuters standing at Kothapet circle about the precautions. 

The clip was shared on Twitter by the official account of Rachakonda Police.

They tweeted it with the caption, "#RachakondaTrafficPolice sensitising commuters on the precautions to be taken to ward off #coronavirus at Kothapet circle."

In the 20-second long video, you can see traffic personnel teaching handwashing techniques to the commuters at the traffic light in the viral clip. From the correct way to cough & sneeze to greet each other with a namaste instead of shaking hands, the video has many important messages for everyone. 

#RachakondaTrafficPolice sensitising commuters on the precautions to be taken to ward off #coronavirus at Kothapet circle. pic.twitter.com/wixVLS1H8n

— Rachakonda Police (@RachakondaCop) March 19, 2020

The video of the demonstration has since gone viral on social media.

Since being shared, the video has collected over 13,500 likes and more than 2,800 retweets - and counting.

The video received a positive response from the public. The public heaped praise at the Rachakonda Police for the initiative. "Great initiative by the Rachakonda Police department," one person commented. Another person said that it is now the public's turn to support the police and the government. The comment read, "The Govt is doing (a) good job. Now it is our responsibility to help/support the government."

People are praising the traffic police for their efforts. Take a look...

No words for the hard work of our police. As DGP said its a passion more than a profession and I can see a true service.

— PRAVEEN REDDY R (@praveenreddy779) March 19, 2020

Sounds good Hyderabad Traffic Police had taken the initiative at the Right place to grab attention.. Salute for taking care of the citizens and doing more than your Job.

— Raj kumar (@rajkumar0828) March 19, 2020

Superb sir, it shows your dedication

— RAMU L BANAKAR (@banakar_l) March 19, 2020

You people are the real heros sir..!! what ever be the situation you always stand a front

— Harish_Neninthe (@harish_neninthe) March 19, 2020

What a great proactive initiative by you 

— Yeshwant Purani (@YeshwantPurani3) March 19, 2020

We salute them

— Deepak Agarwal (@DeepakA31948914) March 19, 2020