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May 24, 2021
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May 19, 2021
Covid lockdown - possible impact of few relaxed hours to do shopping
Most of the state governments imposed lockdown to contain the spread of covid among the public. A few hours of time in the morning are allowed for the public to do essential shopping. However, it is seen that crowd has increased enormously on roads and shops, as everybody wants to buy for home. Social distancing is hardly visible during these hours, as persons are in hurry to complete shopping and reach home before the relaxed hours end. As industrial activity is permitted to ensure continuous supplies and not to affect the economy, those office goers are also on the roads at the same time.
This may lead to more spread and the impact in the form of increased numbers may be felt after some weeks. It is suggested to increase the hours to enable shopping by the public so that crowding can be less, compared to present scenario. Shopping times also can be different to office goers' timings, by keeping say, 1000-1500 hr and late night hours like 2200-0300 hr. This may help to reduce crowding. The public should make use of online booking and delivery systems which the governments already permitted to avoid the public going outside.