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PHOTOS: India shuts down as citizens observe 'Janata Curfew'

  • This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
    PRAKASH SINGH via Getty Images
  • This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
    PRAKASH SINGH via Getty Images
  • Traffic police personnel hold placards on a deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    Traffic police personnel hold placards on a deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
    NOAH SEELAM via Getty Images
  • Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road in front of historical Charminar monument during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road in front of historical Charminar monument during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
    NOAH SEELAM via Getty Images
  • Police personnel enquire people as they travel during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    Police personnel enquire people as they travel during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
    NOAH SEELAM via Getty Images
  • A man takes a nap laying on a rickshaw-van in front of closed shops during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A man takes a nap laying on a rickshaw-van in front of closed shops during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • A man reads a newspaper sitting in front of a closed shop during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A man reads a newspaper sitting in front of a closed shop during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • People ride along a nearly-deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    People ride along a nearly-deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • A rickshaw driver rides along a road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A rickshaw driver rides along a road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
    TAUSEEF MUSTAFA via Getty Images
  • A view of deserted street is seen during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A view of deserted street is seen during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
    TAUSEEF MUSTAFA via Getty Images
  • A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
    TAUSEEF MUSTAFA via Getty Images
  • Police personnel check the details of a scooter rider during a nationwide one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    Police personnel check the details of a scooter rider during a nationwide one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
    INDRANIL MUKHERJEE via Getty Images
  • A man rides a bicycle in front of closed shops during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A man rides a bicycle in front of closed shops during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
    DIPTENDU DUTTA via Getty Images
  • A general view of deserted road is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A general view of deserted road is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
    DIPTENDU DUTTA via Getty Images
  • A general view of deserted Subhash Chowk is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A general view of deserted Subhash Chowk is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
    SANJAY KANOJIA via Getty Images
  • A motorist rides through a deserted flyover near Allahabad High court during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A motorist rides through a deserted flyover near Allahabad High court during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
    SANJAY KANOJIA via Getty Images
  • A bus moves through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A bus moves through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
    SAJJAD HUSSAIN via Getty Images
  • MUMBAI, INDIA - 2020/03/19: View of a deserted Juhu beach amid Coronavirus fears in Mumbai. Indias Health Ministry recorded a total of 283 infections, 5 death and 23 recovered since the beginning of the outbreak. (Photo by Rudhransh Sharma/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    MUMBAI, INDIA - 2020/03/19: View of a deserted Juhu beach amid Coronavirus fears in Mumbai. Indias Health Ministry recorded a total of 283 infections, 5 death and 23 recovered since the beginning of the outbreak. (Photo by Rudhransh Sharma/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
    SOPA Images via Getty Images
  • A man walks past parked auto rickshaws during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A man walks past parked auto rickshaws during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
    INDRANIL MUKHERJEE via Getty Images
  • A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
    INDRANIL MUKHERJEE via Getty Images
  • A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
    INDRANIL MUKHERJEE via Getty Images
  • An employee wearing a facemask sits at a counter during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, at a railway station in Kolkata on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP) (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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    An employee wearing a facemask sits at a counter during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, at a railway station in Kolkata on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP) (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)
    DIBYANGSHU SARKAR via Getty Images
  • A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
    SAJJAD HUSSAIN via Getty Images
  • A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
    SAJJAD HUSSAIN via Getty Images
  • A deserted view of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A deserted view of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
    PUNIT PARANJPE via Getty Images
  • Men walk on a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    Men walk on a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • A policeman gives a rose to a cyclist in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A policeman gives a rose to a cyclist in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
    JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images
  • A small number of motorists make their way along a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    India's ‘Janata Curfew’

    A small number of motorists make their way along a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A policeman holds a bunch of roses to distribute to people in a bid to inspire them to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A policeman holds a bunch of roses to distribute to people in a bid to inspire them to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A commuter sits at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Commuters walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A deserted view of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Commuters walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Commuters walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A cycle rickshaw puller rides through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A cycle rickshaw puller rides through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A man reads a newspaper next to a deserted road near Red Fort during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A man reads a newspaper next to a deserted road near Red Fort during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Vehicles move through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Vehicles move through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A commuter walks in front of closed metro station during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Ghaziabad on the outskirts of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A commuter walks in front of closed metro station during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Ghaziabad on the outskirts of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A deserted road at Rajpath in front of India Gate is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A deserted road at Rajpath in front of India Gate is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A physically challenged man rides a tri-cycle through a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A physically challenged man rides a tri-cycle through a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Traffic police personnel stand guard on a road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Traffic police personnel stand guard on a road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A crow sits on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A crow sits on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • Police personnel speaks to a car driver on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Police personnel speaks to a car driver on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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  • A traffic police personnel holds a placard as he stands guard on a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    A traffic police personnel holds a placard as he stands guard on a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
This aerial picture taken on March 22, 2020, shows deserted streets during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes on March 22, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
Traffic police personnel hold placards on a deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road in front of historical Charminar monument during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
Police personnel enquire people as they travel during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
A man takes a nap laying on a rickshaw-van in front of closed shops during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A man reads a newspaper sitting in front of a closed shop during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
People ride along a nearly-deserted road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A rickshaw driver rides along a road during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
A view of deserted street is seen during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
A security personnel wearing a facemask stands guard along a deserted street during a one-day nationwide Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Srinagar on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP) (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images)
Police personnel check the details of a scooter rider during a nationwide one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
A man rides a bicycle in front of closed shops during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
A general view of deserted road is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Siliguri on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP via Getty Images)
A general view of deserted Subhash Chowk is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
A motorist rides through a deserted flyover near Allahabad High court during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Allahabad on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP via Getty Images)
A bus moves through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
MUMBAI, INDIA - 2020/03/19: View of a deserted Juhu beach amid Coronavirus fears in Mumbai. Indias Health Ministry recorded a total of 283 infections, 5 death and 23 recovered since the beginning of the outbreak. (Photo by Rudhransh Sharma/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
A man walks past parked auto rickshaws during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
A general view of deserted roads is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
An employee wearing a facemask sits at a counter during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, at a railway station in Kolkata on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP) (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)
A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A policeman gives a flower to an auto rickshaw driver in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A deserted view of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
Men walk on a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A policeman gives a rose to a cyclist in a bid to inspire him to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A small number of motorists make their way along a deserted street during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A policeman holds a bunch of roses to distribute to people in a bid to inspire them to stay home during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. - Nearly one billion people around the world were confined to their homes, as the coronavirus death toll crossed 13,000 and factories were shut in worst-hit Italy after another single-day fatalities record. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A commuter sits at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
Commuters walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
A deserted view of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
Commuters walk at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj railway terminus during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
A cycle rickshaw puller rides through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A man reads a newspaper next to a deserted road near Red Fort during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Vehicles move through a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A commuter walks in front of closed metro station during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Ghaziabad on the outskirts of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)
Police personnel stand guard on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A deserted road at Rajpath in front of India Gate is seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
A physically challenged man rides a tri-cycle through a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
Traffic police personnel stand guard on a road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
A crow sits on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Police personnel speaks to a car driver on a deserted road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
People walk through a partially empty road during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, near Jama Masjid mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi on March 22, 2020. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
A Catholic priest celebrates a private mass at Saint Joseph's Church, due to the closure of all church services during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
A traffic police personnel holds a placard as he stands guard on a deserted road junction during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on March 22, 2020. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)
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On Sunday, March 22, India woke up to empty streets, shuttered shops and curtailed public transport as over a billion citizens began a self-imposed ‘Janata Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The curfew was observed at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had addressed the nation over the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday night. Here’s India’s lockdown in pictures.