?5 Services You can Rely on Even During Lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the entire world to come to a halt. In India, the nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 3 and people have been forbidden to venture out of their homes. While there are many who have been able to carry on work from their home itself, some are yet struggling to bear with the situation.

As the malls, theatres, and public places are closed, people are having difficulty to tackle the free time. Along with boredom, a sense of panic is also striking. Here is a precise list of 5 services that will help you keep your calm in these difficult circumstances.

1.    Food essentials

Perhaps the biggest concern among people right now is the availability of fruits, vegetables, and milk. The good news is that online services are working round the clock to make the essentials available to us. Grocery services such as Bigbasket, Superdaily, and Amazon Fresh are working very hard to fulfill our online orders.

Sure, they have put caps on the quantity you can order, but they are still providing a steady supply of milk, bread, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. You can order and pile up your staples including wheat flour, rice, and pulses. Even the luxury items such as Maggi, pasta, and ramen noodles can also be included in the list.

2.    Online recharges

Since we are all locked down in our respective homes, voice and video calls remain the only source of interaction. There has also been a hike in the amount of time spent by people in front of TV screens. A ?never seen before? upsurge in the subscriptions has been reported by the OTT platforms.

All the payments and recharges are being facilitated by online payment services. One such online service is the Airtel Thanks app. From mobile recharges to DTH payments- everything can be done online. This is a super easy, hassle-free way which helps you limit your number of close interactions.

3.    Fitness and Workouts

A major disadvantage of this lockdown is that we have no means of burning out our energy. All the gyms and Zumba classes are closed and people can?t even walk out for a stroll.

The good news is that there are a number of apps that have published some simple exercise routines. You can follow those workout routines at your home itself. You don?t need to get hold of any equipment to keep yourself in shape. From cardio to yoga there are all kinds of regimes to suit your body.

You must also involve your kids in this. Though they can?t venture out to play with their friends, it is crucial for them to have some physical activity.

4.    Medicines

Medicine is another item that the government has included in its list of essentials. Hence, all regular medicines will be available throughout the lockdown period. Online medicine vendors such as PharmEasy are working day and night to ensure the timely delivery of our medicines.

PharmEasy has introduced contactless delivery in their services. The delivery executive will come to your doorstep and leave the medicine package at a clean and secure place outside your home. You will receive a picture of your package outside your home and you can pick it up as per your convenience. This is a great initiative to follow social distancing norms.

5.    Entertainment and Gaming

Entertainment is perhaps the best option to keep yourself and your family engaged. This will not just help you pass your time, but will also reduce the stress and panic associated with this lockdown.

Where OTTs such as Netflix and Amazon Prime have been high in demand, gaming is another area where people love spending time. The time people have spent in playing games such as Counterstrike and PubG has increased over multiple times.

If you are not sure where to start from, you can always rely on your friends and relatives. They can suggest the best movies, web series and games which will help you pass the quarantine better.

The key thing you need to bear in mind during this hard period is that the lockdown and social distancing have been put in action for our own benefit. Let?s be thankful to the people who are risking their lives to continue our services and pledge to make this lockdown a success. Following social distancing is the least we can do to fight this battle against the deadly coronavirus.

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