Coronavirus Pandemic: How Police Forces Around The World Are Enforcing Lock Downs

Since the deadly Coronavirus hit the world, more than 1.2 million have been infected and around 72,000 people have died due to this virus, according to a WHO report. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally, countries around the world are imposing lockdowns and mandating that people stay at home. The responsibility for ensuring people follow directions is on the various police forces. Here's a look at how these unsung heroes are ensuring peopl...Read More

Bhupinder SinghUpdated: Apr 08, 2020, 16:10 IST

India

An Indian police officer is seen wearing a Coronavirus shaped helmet to create awareness among peopl... Read More

An Indian police officer is seen wearing a Coronavirus shaped helmet to create awareness among people, to stay home, as lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19.

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Somalia

Somali police officers ask people to leave the Lido beach?after a curfew was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease?in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Central America

A man arrested by police officers for disobeying a partial curfew ordered by the government to contain the pandemic of the new coronavirus in Amatitlan, 35 km south of Guatemala City, Central America.

Israel

Police officers detain an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man for defying government restrictions set in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Mea Shearim neighbourhood of Jerusalem, Israel.

Nepal

Policeman maintains distance as he detains a man defying the lockdown imposed by the government amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

South Africa

A police officer fires rubber bullets to urge residents to get inside to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kenya

A policeman directs people standing in queue as they proceed to a ferry at the Likoni ferry terminal, in Mombasa, Kenya.

Britain

A police officer asks the couple to stay home, in Greenwich Park, as the spread of COVID-19 continues, London, Britain.

United States

A man detained by police officers after trespassing into a closed beach at South Beach, Florida. In ... Read More

A man detained by police officers after trespassing into a closed beach at South Beach, Florida. In response to the virus's spread, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are closing down parts of their public beaches and limiting the hours of operations for?bars, clubs and restaurants.?

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Brazil

A Brazilian police officer orders people to leave the Leblon beach following the closure of the beaches, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

First Published: Apr 08, 2020, 12:02 IST

Bhupinder Singh

Bhupinder Singh serves as a Principal Executive in Content Management, specializing in SEO content related to trending financial news, net worth of celebrities, historic events, and art and culture. His passion for cricket shines through in his work and personal interests. In his free time, Bhupinder enjoys discussing cricket legends like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, as well as following the IPL.

Coronavirus Pandemic: How Police Forces Around The World Are Enforcing Lock Downs

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