Strict lockdown begins in national capital, Delhi Metro services shutt

With the rising cases of coronavirus in the national capital decision of imposing strict lockdown taken to curb the curve.

Coronavirus pandemic in India continues its deadly ongoing trend with over 4,000 people losing their lives in the last 24 hours. As continuous help arrives in the country from across the globe, the key factor depends on the local distribution of the amenities. In the meanwhile, the World Health Organization has said that there definitely is a link between the far infectious coronavirus strain and the present Covid surge in India. This strain was first identified by Indian scientists last year in October. A report by Reuters had also suggested that the Narendra Modi government was warned about the surge in March but the Centre ignored the advice.

The undeclared national lockdown will enter another stricter phase today in the National Capital. Now, the Delhi Metro, considered as the lifeline of the Dekhi NCR region, has been shut down to restrain the rapid spread of the virus.

Uttar Pradesh government has also extended the lockdown in the state. While the official figures are indicating some respite, many health experts and volunteers say that the situation is far worse.