‘Amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus in India, the government and state authorities have been rigorously urging the citizens to ensure social distancing among one another. In a similar manner, the Thanneermukkom gram panchayat in Alappuzha has come up with a unique idea to enforce social distancing in the area. The authorities have mandated everyone residing there to hold an umbrella when they go out. “Two opened umbrellas, not touching each other, will ensure minimum distance of 1 meter from one another,” said state finance minister Thomas Isaac.’
Read here (Live Mint, April 26, 2020)
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