These photo essays give a glimpse of how life has changed in Janakpur as the global pandemic of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has wreaked havoc across the world.
The level of caution and suggestions from the World Health Organization (WHO) that people of Janakpur have adopted varies widely. It is clear that a large number of people are wearing masks and are worried about contracting this deadly virus. Despite the threats of contagion through human contact, some people have not paid heed to the warnings. The level of business activity has gone down significantly but the town is not under any form of lockdown yet because no positive cases have been registered so far.
Two masked women walk by holding hands together. Even though WHO recommends minimizing human contact, people in Janakpur are taking limited precautions.
Two masked boys walk by holding hands.
Two masked girls walk by holding hands.
He owns a shoe store near Janak Chowk in Janakpur. He is wearing a mask to protect against infections that might be introduced by potential customers in his shop. Due to coronavirus scare, the number of customers visiting his shoe store has dwindled significantly.
A grocery store owner and two customers interact without wearing masks properly.
A motorcyclist rides by wearing a mask.
An electric riskshaw operator rides by wearing a mask. The mask falls short of protecting his nose.
Both the shoe store owner and his customer are wearing masks.
A motorcyclist rides by wearing a mask.
A motorcyclist rides by wearing a mask.
Two boys ride a bicycle, both of them are wearing a mask. The rickshaw driver on the right carries sacks of cement and is not wearing a mask.
Two ladies on a scooter ride by wearing masks.
A motorcyclist rides by wearing a mask.
An electric riskshaw operator rides by wearing a mask.
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