The number of people testing positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 are increasing rapidly in India. On March 21, the total number of cases have already zoomed past the 300-mark and four people have died due to this. Maharashtra, Delhi and Kerala seem to be the worst impacted states from coronavirus.
According to Indian council of Medical research (ICMR), India is still in the stage 2, which is Local transmission. What this means is that if a person gets infected with coronavirus we can trace the person who passed on the infected. Various civic bodies, state and central government are leaving no stones unturned to make sure that India does not progress to stage 3.
In order to contain this virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi have proposed 'Janta Curfew'. So before we get to know what all services will be up and running and what will be shut first let's understand what is Janta Curfew.
Janta Curfew: what it means?
In a bid to stop this deadly virus to spread, the prime minister, in a televised address to the nation, announced a ‘Janata Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm Sunday, 22 March. It is a self imposed curfew in which he has suggested that people should not venture outdoors unless they are engaged in emergenc services, healthcare, media or in security.
Modi added that going forward this the day will act as symbol of “our self-control” and the experience will prepare the country for coming challenges. He has also appealed to state governments and civil society organizations to ensure that people are made aware of the ‘Janata Curfew’.
In addition to this, at 5 pm Sunday, state administrations will ring a siren that will signal people to come out to their doorsteps or in their balconies to express gratitude to those who have been working tirelessly theough this health crisis. Talking about this Modi said, “For the last two months, lakhs of people at airports, hospitals, cleaning staff, media and transport sector have been putting themselves at risk for others. India is grateful to them, and citizens should express their gratitude to these people on Sunday.”
Now let's check at what all will be open tomorrow and all the things that will be shut.
Mumbai Metro
MMRDA has announced that Mumbai Metro One, will not be operating on Sunday. Mumbai Metro One line operates on 11.4 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar stretch and has a daily ridership of nearly 4 lakh passengers.
Mumbai Local
Mumbai Local is said to be the lifeline of Mumbai. The services to the same will not be closed but significantly reduced. Both Western Railway (WR) and Central Raikway (CR) will run around 40 per cent less services on Sunday. There will be no megablock on any of the lines.
Talking about the same, WR spokesperson said, "Only 801 services of WR will be run on Mumbai Suburban section as against 1278 on Sunday.
Adding to this, CR spokesperson said, "We have cancelled around 120 trains, including 60 that originate from various stations of Mumbai."
Furthermore, om Sunday WR and CR have canceled all mail/express trains that originate between 4am and 10pm on Sunday. Passenger services till 10 pm will be cancelled on Sunday.
This move is aimed at encouraging people to stay at home and adhere to 'Janta Curfew'.
Flights
Both IndiGo and GoAir have cancelled their flights. As per estimates, close to 1,000 domestic flights have been canceled during the Janta Curfew on Sunday. There is no word, whether people who had booked these flights will get a refund or be adjusted in next flights
Uber/Ola and other app-based cabs
Cabs will also be available in limited numbers. It is being advised that people should step out only if they have to.
BEST buses
Best buses will continue to ply as per schedule. As per the spokesperson, this would enable people to move in case of any emergency.
Shops and chemists
There is already a lockdown in place in Mumbai. All gyms, malls, cinema halls, shops have been closed till march 31. Only shopkeepers seeking essentials, grocery and healthcare shops can remain open. This will also be true for Sunday during Janta Curfew.
Petrol pumps will be functioning for a limited period of time.
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