Coronavirus / Over 3 billion people told to stay home worldwide over coronavirus: AFP

More than three billion people have been asked to stay home in almost 70 countries and territories amid coronavirus pandemic, according to an AFP tally on Wednesday. Countries like India, UK, Italy, France, and some US states have imposed mandatory lockdown measures. Meanwhile, many other countries and regions have introduced curfews, quarantines and other social distancing recommendations.

News18 : Mar 26, 2020, 09:38 AM
Paris: More than three billion people have been asked to stay home in almost 70 countries and territories as governments battle the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, according to an AFP tally on Wednesday.

Most of the countries concerned, including Argentina, Britain, France, India and Italy as well as many US states, have imposed mandatory lockdown measures. Others have introduced curfews, quarantines and other social distancing recommendations.