Janata Curfew Live Updates: 14-hour nationwide shut down begins across India
France has reported 112 more deaths owing to the novel coronavirus. Authorities said that these deaths, recorded in the last 24 hours, have led to the toll in France rising to 562. According to news agency AFP, more than 1,500 people out of those who are undergoing treatment at various hospitals, are said to be in a serious condition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Sunday morning in an attempt to reach out to Indians and remind them of the Janta Curfew that continues to be in play from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22. While this is not a state-imposed curfew, the purpose of it is to enable the public to impose a curfew upon them.
In a few minutes from now, the #JantaCurfew commences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2020
Let us all be a part of this curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19 menace. The steps we take now will help in the times to come.
Stay indoors and stay healthy. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/11HJsAWzVf
Delhi Metro rail services closed today in view of Janta Curfew
Delhi Metro rail services closed today in view of #JantaCurfew. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/VxeL3Ob2vQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2020
Tamil Nadu: Janta Curfew underway in Chennai
Tamil Nadu: #JantaCurfew underway in Chennai as Coronavirus cases in the country stands at 315 pic.twitter.com/X8JrYUtESP
— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2020
US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, have tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The vice president's press secretary, Katie Miller, tweeted the results of the tests.
Pleased to report that the COVID-19 test results came back negative for both Vice President @Mike_Pence and Second Lady @KarenPence.
— Katie Miller (@VPPressSec) March 22, 2020
Air India flight to bring back 262 from Rome
Embassy of India in Italy: 263 Indian students & compassionate cases departed for India by special Air India flight from Rome fulfilling our commitment to ensure their safe return home. Sincere folded hands to Air India & Italian authorities. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/LCfXj0QKbI
— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2020
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata curfew', the country will observe an unprecedented shutdown today in a bid to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. The Janata curfew comes into force from 7 am to 9 pm.
PM Narendra Modi had earlier urged people to voluntarily stay indoors while public transport will be suspended and all markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services will be closed on the day.
Metro services, including in Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, will remain suspended for the day. No passenger train will originate from any railway station in the country from midnight to 10 pm today while all suburban train services will be reduced to a bare minimum as well.