Dehradun (Uttarakhand): As the nationwide lockdown began to arrest the spread of COVID-19, the Uttarakhand government came out with a colourful poster explaining to people the benefits of staying indoors, and also appealing them to refrain from panic buying.
In the poster, a slogan "Hum Ghar Par Rukenge, Tabhi Corona Rukega" has been inscribed. (If we stay indoors, only then can the spread of Corona be halted).
It also asked people to follow the ethics of shopping during a global pandemic and refrain from practicing panic buying.
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The poster shows a few people with over-stacked shopping baskets due to the fear that there will be a dearth of essential commodities in the market due to the lockdown.
"Kal ka soch kar apne aaj se khilwaad na karein. Samaan to kal bhi mil jayega bhai, ghar par rehna hum sab ki bhalai," the poster reads.
(Don't think about tomorrow and put yourself in danger today. You can buy things tomorrow as well, staying at home will benefit everyone.)
The Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government has also provided a helpline number - 18001801200/104 for the people in case of emergency or to seek any sort of aid from the government during the lockdown period.
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The Central government has announced a complete lockdown of the entire country for 21 days to fight COVID-19. All road, rail and air services will remain suspended during the lockdown, which came into force at midnight.
India has recorded 512 active coronavirus cases till now. A total of 9 deaths have been reported from across the country and 40 people have been cured.
This data was compiled by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
(With inputs from ANI)
