COVID-19: Sikhs in New York pack free meals for over 30,000 people in self-isolation

Sikh community, which is kwn for always coming out to help in times of crisis are setting up a new bar again, but this time in United States. According to reports, Sikh Centre in New York prepared more than 30,000 packd home-cooked meals for Americans who are in self-isolation because of coronavirus. Media reports suggest that gurudwara in city was approached by New York's Mayor's office for food packs that were later handed over to several federal distributing ncies in area. 

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As per reports, ncies started delivering food packs from Monday (March 23) morning onwards to people who are currently in self-isolation. New York City is one of worst affected regions in United States and humanitarian gesture shown by Sikh community in se difficult times is being lauded. According to reports, strict food hygiene practices are being followed while preparing food like maintaining social distancing, wearing face masks and gloves. 

coordinator of American Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (east coast), Himat Singh while talking to media said that 'Sewa' (service) provided by Sikh volunteers consists of a vegetarian meal with rice, lentils, and dry fruits. Volunteers who prepared and packd food h undergone health check-ups prior to assuming ir roles in process. 

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Just last week, Sikh community in United Kingdom distributed free meals to homeless along with a medical kit comprising of soap, face mask and a pamphlet informing about coronavirus precautionary measures. In India, when recent Delhi violence between two religious groups broke out, Sikh community was first one to respond and help victims. 

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Coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 has claimed more than 16,500 lives across world and has infected nearly 3,81,000 people globally since it first broke out in December 2019. China is most affected country in world as experts believe that virus originated from a seafood market in Wuhan city, epicentre of disease, where animals were reportedly being tred illegally.  

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