To combat the spread of Wuhan-originated pandemic, Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Prajapati of Kangra declared lockdown in the district. Two positive cases and one death have been confirmed in Kangra to date. Hospitals, Chemist stores, Optical stores, Pharmaceutical and soap manufacturing units would remain open. Daily need items like grocery, petrol pumps and online delivery systems would operate while public transport mediums would be suspended, said the announcement. The curfew will continue until further notice.