Chandigarh administration facilitates home delivery of medicines during lockdown

 Chandigarh ministration on Wednesday published a list of chemist shops that will deliver medicines to people at ir doorstep as country observes a total lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. phone numbers of chemist shops located in different areas have been listed for residents of Chandigarh. People can reach out to se shops for ordering medicines and or products.

decision came after people began to venture outside ir homes to buy essential commodities despite nationwide lockdown. A 21-day lockdown is in force in country as a measure to combat spre of COVID-19.

Seven persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Chandigarh, as per data provided by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. India has recorded more than 600 cases of positive cases which includes 43 foreign nationals. So far, 11 people have died of COVID-19 in country. 

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People step out to buy essentials despite lockdown orders

Despite curfew, people in union territory of Chandigarh moved out of ir homes to buy essential items on Wednesday morning claiming that authorities failed to ensure ir home delivery as promised. While authorities have fixed different time slots in all districts for delivery of essential commodities at doorsteps, people at several places complained that y did t get items especially groceries, fruits and vegetables.

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authorities said phone numbers of designated vegetable sellers, grocery shops, pharmacies etc. were shared with people so that y could get items home-delivered. "I have t been able to get vegetables delivered at my home," said a resident of Mohali. Left with or choice, people went to ir neighbourhood markets and shops to buy essential items and at some places, long queues were witnessed outside milk booths and pharmacies.

At several places in state, milk was delivered at people's doorstep, while many complained of being forced to pay more for vegetables and fruits, as per initial reports. Newspapers at several places were t delivered. state government has released a district-wise list of helpline numbers for people.

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(With inputs from ncies)

(Im: PTI)