Delhi Lockdown Begins Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

The national capital - which has detailed 30 coronavirus cases, including one demise - has closed open vehicle, fixed its fringes and shut shops, permitting in just the fundamental things, Mr Kejriwal declared on Sunday.

New Delhi: As the lock-down in Delhi starts today - some portion of the burden of across the nation limitations to fight the profoundly infectious novel coronavirus or COVID-19 - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted toward the beginning of today and encouraged individuals in the city to "join the battle against COVID-19

The lockdown in Delhi starts today. My dear Delhiites, you confronted inconveniences and contributed in battle against contamination at whatever point odd-even was executed. You grasped the monstrous crusade against dengue. I am really certain that you will join this battle against COVID-19 and bolster the lockdown to ensure your families," he tweeted in Hindi.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal additionally bid individuals early today to abstain from leaving homes, except if "totally important". "I bid to every one of you to abstain from venturing out of their homes, except if totally vital. Remain safe and protect others as well. Remain alert, remain safe," he tweeted in Hindi.

The national capital - which has revealed 30 coronavirus cases, including one demise - has closed open vehicle, fixed its outskirts and shut shops, permitting in just the fundamental things, Mr Kejriwal reported on Sunday.

"Phenomenal occasions call for exceptional measures," he wrote in a tweet. "We have been blessed. in our nation, the infection arrived behind schedule. We had the benefit of watching and gaining from the encounters of Italy and China. In any case, in the event that we despite everything can't make the correct stride at the opportune time, we could never pardon ourselves,' he included.

In a Twitter statement, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said: "For preventive measures to contain spread of covid-19 outbreak, directions have been issued for lockdown in the whole territorial jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi from 0600 hrs on Monday 23rd March 2020 to midnight 31st March 2020."

During the lockdown, no taxis, taxis, auto-rickshaws will be permitted to work in the national capital. Private vehicles will likewise be restricted. The basic administrations that would stay open incorporates shops selling staple, products of the soil, milk, cooking gas supplies, telecom administrations, home-conveyance of nourishment, banks and ATMs, medical clinics and drug stores and 25 percent transports of the Delhi Transport Corporation. Just individuals working for fundamental administrations will be permitted to utilize private vehicle.

The Delhi Metro had already announced that it will stop services till Mach 31 and the Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city, banning gatherings of more than four people.

Across India, number of corornavirus count soared sharply in the last three days with nearly 200 fresh cases reported from different parts. Seven people have died, three of these deaths were reported on Sunday.  Worldwide, over 13,000 people have died, nearly three lakh have contracted the infection.