“Lockdown” refers to compulsory quarantines or non-compulsory advisory to stay at home, bans on gatherings and events, closure of certain types of businesses, public transports and public spaces.

As per the latest reports, out of 3.4 lakhs cases reported worldwide, approximately 81000, 59000 and 35000 cases are from China, Italy and USA respectively. Death toll surged to 14,700 worldwide with China, Italy, Iran and Spain taking the major hit. Current situation in Italy is the worst among all with close to 5400 cases of death, even higher than the China. Certain measures are being implemented worldwide to impede the spread of the Novel Coronavirus.

“what we really need to focus on is finding those who are sick, those who have the virus, and isolate them, find their contacts and isolate them,” – Dr Mike Ryan
Dr Mike Ryan said: “The danger right now with the lockdowns … if…
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