India observed a 14-hour Janata curfew on Sunday (March 22) to contain the fast-spreading Coronavirus pandemic on the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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At 5 PM, people across the country came out of their homes and on their balconies to clap, clang utensils and ring bells to show gratitude to those who are serving others at the risk of getting infected by COVID-19 themselves.
Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh and his wife Hazel Keech also expressed solidarity by coming out on their terrace.
Hazel uploaded a video of the same on Instagram with the caption reading: “5pm in India and we are on our balconies to make noise and show our appreciation to the real heros of our country who keep us safe.”
In the clip, Yuvi can be seen holding a stump and hitting it on the railing. He also gestured fans to cheer for the health workers, doctors, and other deserving people.
Amused by seeing stump in Yuvraj’s hand, India speedster posted a hilarious comment on the video as he wrote: “paji bande nahi kutne!! Taali marni hai”
As of Monday (March 23), India has tested more than 400 positive cases for Coronavirus and recorded seven deaths due to the epidemic.
Globally, 186 countries have been affected, more than 14,000 people have died and over 338,000 infected by the disease as it spreads rapidly to new territories.
