Nagpur in lockdown, first since restrictions were lifted in June 2020

 

Roads across Nagpur wore a deserted look as the city entered a week-long lockdown on Monday.

People in the city, during their morning walks, were seen following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Kishore, who was on his morning walk, told ANI, "Morning walk is important to maintain a healthy immune system to tackle corona. People respect the government guidelines regarding lockdown"

"There is no crowding and social distancing is properly maintained during the walks. People are wearing masks," he further said.

"Unless people sanitize themselves regularly and follow social distancing, we cannot be sure that lockdown will contain the coronavirus," he added.

Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur district from March 15 to 21.

Only essential services such as vegetable and fruit shops and milk booths will stay open, according to the order issued by the district administration. Read More