Coronavirus in Delhi: Today's updates from your locked-down city

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Mar 30, 2020, 08.00 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from Delhi.

Need help with food, meds? Call the cops

* Delhi Police has formed its own food delivery network comprising staff from PCR and the local police with support from RWAs.

* The markets and residents’ welfare associations have been asked by police to inform them in case someone needs food. An appeal has been made to citizens to contact the lockdown helpline — 011-23469526 — or the PCR if any aid is required.

* The food network has been established in all 15 districts at more than 250 locations, feeding nearly 1,32,000 every day.

* At most police stations, a list of senior citizens residing in their respective areas has been made. The policemen have been instructed to meet them and call them every alternate day to ensure everything is well or if they need anything.

59% of those surveyed can’t get essentials in Delhi

* As many as 59% of people were unable to get essential goods such as milk, pulses, wheat, rice, sugar etc through e-commerce platforms on March 27-28, while 40% were unable to get these items when they visited local retail stores on those days. These are the findings of a survey conducted by social media firm LocalCircles. This was the fourth such consumer survey carried out in the last week to ascertain if the demand was being met by the existing supply.

* The survey added that lack of clear instructions to police and officials had also led to restrictions on movement of vehicles and people engaged in carrying essential goods.