Siliguri, 28th March: In view of the Coronavirus outbreak, a nation-wide lockdown has been announced to contain the spread of the virus.
Although the administration has urged all the citizens to stay indoors, several people are still being sighted on the streets, deliberately ignoring the lockdown in Siliguri. Upon confrontation, the violators often tend to make up excuses.
The Indian Government has imposed a 21-day lockdown nationwide to prevent the spreading of coronavirus. If any person is infected by the virus, studies say that the symptoms could appear as soon as three days after exposure to as long as 13 days later. Once infected, the coronavirus can spread from person to person and can happen between people who are in close contact with one another. As per studies, the infectious virus can remain in the air for up to three hours. This is the reason why social distancing and staying indoors are so very important during the outbreak.
Siliguri Times urges you to remain in your house. Only come out if it is absolutely necessary and if you do, please do wear protective gear.