Delhi Chief Minister(CM) has launched “Operation SHIELD”in 21 identified Containment Areas of the state to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It deals with sealing, home quarantine, isolation & tracking, essential supply of commodities, local sanitisation and door-to-door health checkups. Acronym of SHIELD S– Sealing of the immediate area/surroundings after geographical marking. H– Home quarantine of all the people living in the area. I– Isolation and tracing of people who have been first and second contacts. E– Essential supply of commodities is ensured. L– Local sanitisation of the area by authorities. D– Door-to-door health checks of everyone living in the area. The government has made it compulsory to wear masks while stepping out of the houses & also stated that punishment will be given for those who misbehave with healthcare personnel.
