Ggm residents are taking no chances
GURUGRAM: As the city gets besieged by the fear of an outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), residents are going out of their way to ensure they stay safe. They are doing everything they can to prevent infection— from being absent from social gatherings to cancelling travel plans.
For Vallari Srivastav, a resident of Sector 46, ordering takeouts stopped being an option as soon as she learnt about the virus and how easily it spreads through contact.“It has almost been two weeks since I ordered food. Corois contagious, and I am scared that someone or the other, such as the cook or delivery guy, might cough and sneeze contaminating the food,” said Srivastav.
Management authorities of condominiums are taking precautionary measures to restrict the entry of people with flu-like symptoms inside the residency. While some have installed screening processes using infrared digital thermometers at gates, others are advising residents to stop door-step delivery of food services for the time being. “Please avoid all food delivery services and e-commerce delivery services till further notice. If something critical is required, please note that residents can opt for ‘leave at the gate’ or if it is a cash-on-delivery option, the resident will need to come and collect the delivery from the gate if feasible. We however advise to refrain from ordering anything for the next couple of weeks or till furnavirus ther notice. If you are handling any such outside delivery please have the delivery boy and yourself wash your hands. Facility is provided at the gate (sic),” read a notice issued by the estate manager of DLF Pinnacle, Jai Yadav.
For several residents, travel plans, both domestic and international have been put on hold. For senior citizens, concerns exist as those above the age of 50 years is said to be the most vulnerable. “My in-laws were supposed to go to Japan in May but we decided to cancel the trip despite the losses. Both of them are above the age of 80,” said Shalini Gupta, a resident of La Lagune, Sector 54.
FROM AVOIDING LARGE CROWDS TO CANCELLING FOREIGN TRIPS, GURUGRAM RESIDENTS ARE LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED