People flout social distancing, accuse govt for lack of arrangement

A large number of people gathered at Shiv Vihar school in Delhi to collect ration via e-coupons flouted social distancing norms. However, the locals claimed that the administration did not take strict action to ensure that people follow health protocols.

New Delhi:Social distancing norms went for a toss, with people gathered to get ration via e-coupons, where they stood in close proximity to each other in long queues at Shiv Vihar School on Thursday.

Locals accused the school administration for not making proper arrangements in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. They claimed that police also did not pay heed to the matter and allowed people to take ration distributed in the school.

A scuffle also broke out in the school premises when people gathered in large numbers to collect ration at a time when the the national capital is already reeling under the coronavirus scare.

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"Even the cops did not take any stern action to ensure that social distancing norms are maintained," said a local

"We have gathered here to collect ration. But police and administration does not pay heed to the arrangements," he added.

At present, the total number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 27,741 and the death toll is pegged at 1904. A total of 17,457 patients have been cured and discharged till date.