Coronavirus outbreak: Gujarat tailors hailed for making masks and distributing for free

coronavirus outbreak has started tightening its grip around world including India where government has taken all preventive measures and anunced a nationwide lockdown until April 14. While most people are advised to stay home, tailors in Gujarat have decided to step up and help those in need during pandemic by making and distributing free masks for protection. Marking principle of ‘togerness’ and encouraging social distancing, tailors from Morbi district are being applauded widely on internet. 

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‘Well done’

While most internet users were seen appreciating people who are thinking about ors as nation combats coronavirus outbreak, ors were also seen ‘inspired’ and decided to do same gestures. Posts regarding homeless, underprivileged and even animals in India who might need assistance are also being circulated on internet, with people joining hands against fatal COVID-19 which has spread to over 190 countries and global death toll has risen to 21,000.

Prison inmates make masks

t only tailors in Gujrat, but prison inmates in Uttar Pradesh reportedly made over 1.2 lakh masks in just 10 days to combat deadly virus which has rocked world since it was originated in China in December 2019. pandemic has taken a toll on global ecomy and has also tested medical facilities of all nations, resulting in a short of protective medical equipment. Moreover, even inmates of Chandigarh’s Burail Jail have started making masks to meet surge in demand and are making nearly 700-800 masks every day.

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